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Gomoku Game || C Code Projects for School students

 Reference: CCP_L01_B07_Gomoku Game

Introduction

Are you looking for a simple yet engaging C programming project? Gomoku Game in C is a perfect academic project for school students (8-16 years old). It teaches the fundamentals of C programming, including arrays, structures, file handling, and game logic. In this post, we’ll explore the game, its features, and how to set it up and run it in Code::Blocks IDE.


📌 What is Gomoku?

Gomoku is a strategy board game played on a 15×15 grid, where two players (X & O) take turns placing their pieces. The objective is to form a straight line of five stones (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally).


🎮 Features of the Gomoku Game in C

Turn-Based Two-Player Mode (PvP)
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15x15 Board Grid for Classic Gameplay
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File-Based Save & Load Feature (gomoku_save.txt)
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Simple Console-Based UI (Text Grid Display)
 ✅ Win Condition Check (5 Stones in a Row)
 ✅ Beginner-Friendly Code with Modular Functions


💻 How to Set Up and Run the Game in Code::Blocks IDE

Step 1: Install Code::Blocks IDE with MinGW Compiler

     Download and install Code::Blocks with MinGW from the official site.

     Open Code::Blocks and create a new project or empty file.

Step 2: Copy & Paste the C Code

     Create a new file and save it as gomoku.c.

     Copy and paste the full C code for the Gomoku game (provided below).

Step 3: Compile & Run the Program

     Click "Build & Run" (F9 in Code::Blocks).

     The game will prompt the player to start or load a saved game.

Step 4: Playing the Game

     Players take turns entering row and column numbers (1-15).

     Win the game by forming a line of 5 stones.

     Enter 0 0 to save and exit.


📜 Full C Code for Gomoku Game

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📂 Save & Load Feature – How it Works?

💾 When you save the game (0 0), it creates a file named gomoku_save.txt.
 ðŸ”„ Next time, select "Load Saved Game" to resume the last session!


🎯 Future Enhancements & Upgrades

🔹 AI Opponent Mode (PvE) – Implement Minimax Algorithm
 ðŸ”¹ Undo/Redo Feature – Track move history
 ðŸ”¹ Colored UI – Use ANSI escape codes for a better console display
 ðŸ”¹ Graphical UI – Upgrade to an SDL-based interface


🤔 Why Should You Build This Project?

Learn real-world C programming concepts
 ✅ Practice file handling (saving & loading game state)
 ✅ Enhance logical thinking with game development
 ✅ Great project for school/college academic submission


📌 Conclusion

This Gomoku Game in C is a fun and practical academic project that introduces students to game logic, arrays, and file handling. By following this guide, you can easily build, run, and enhance the game using Code::Blocks IDE.

💬 What feature would you like to add next? Drop your suggestions in the comments! 🚀🎮

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