I built a fully customizable Connect 4 experience in Java that breaks free from traditional rules while mastering core programming concepts.

Key Features That Set It Apart

• Dynamic Board Rules

  Customizable grid size (any width/height)
  Adjustable win conditions (connect N tiles)
  Innovative L-Shaped Wins: Players must form both a straight line and a perpendicular piece - a fresh twist on classic gameplay
  

• Smart AI Opponents

  Three difficulty levels to challenge both casual and strategic players
  Efficient move evaluation using procedural algorithms
  

Technical Challenges & Breakthroughs

• The Sliding Window Solution

  Developed an efficient win-checking system using a sliding window approach
  Solved the tricky diagonal (/) check through careful boundary condition handling
  

• Rule Complexity Management

  Implemented clean static methods to handle:
  Variable board configurations
  Multiple win conditions (including the L-rule)
  AI decision logic
  

• Procedural Programming Mastery

  Built the entire game using static methods
  Created scalable logic that adapts to any board size
  

Why This Project Stands Out

Went beyond basic Connect 4 to explore game design possibilities Strengthened core Java skills in: Control flow, Array manipulation, Algorithm optimization, Proved that constraints (static methods only) can spark creativity. Sometimes reinventing a classic teaches you the most and about coding.

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