README.md

Multiplayer Game Project

Overview

This project is a multiplayer game server-client application that allows users to upload and play games such as Tic-Tac-Toe. The server handles multiple clients simultaneously, managing game uploads and gameplay sessions.

Table of Contents

• Features
• Technologies Used
• Installation
• Usage
• Game Uploading
• Playing Games
• Contributing
• License

Features

• User authentication with username and password.
• Upload custom games written in C++.
• Compile uploaded games on the server.
• Play games in the terminal.
• Handle multiple client connections concurrently.

Technologies Used

• C/C++
• POSIX Threads (pthread)
• Socket Programming
• Makefile for build automation
• Git for version control

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/susmita2022khatun/multiplayer_game.git
   cd multiplayer_game

2. Server:

   • Navigate to the server directory:

     cd server

   • Compile the server:

     make

3. Client:

   • Navigate to the client directory:

     cd ../client

   • Compile the client:

     make

Usage

1. Start the Server:

   • Navigate to the server directory:

     cd server

   • Run the server:

     ./server

2. Start the Client:

   • Open another terminal window.
   • Navigate to the client directory:

     cd client

   • Run the client:

     ./client

3. Authentication:

   • Enter your username and password when prompted.

Game Uploading

1. After authentication, choose option 1 to upload a game.
2. Enter the name of the C file you wish to upload (e.g., tic_tac_toe.cpp).
3. Paste the content of your C game file when prompted.
4. The server will compile the uploaded game. If successful, you'll receive a confirmation message.

Playing Games

1. After authentication, choose option 2 to play a game.
2. Enter the command to start the game (e.g., ./tic_tac_toe).
3. The game will start in the terminal, and you can play as prompted.