Practice 2 - Tic-Tac-Toe Game (Von Neumann Simulator)

• Subject: Computer Organization II (Estructura de Computadors II)
• Degree: 1st year of Computer Engineering (University of Lleida, Igualada Campus)
• Academic year: 2024/25 2nd semester
• Grade obtained: 10/10
• Weight in subject: 15%

Objective

Develop a program in assembly language for the KIT Von Neumann Simulator, implementing the classic Tic-Tac-Toe game with keyboard and screen interaction, optimised to the highest level and meeting all mandatory and optional requirements.

Installation and Execution

1. Download the simulator from the repository: https://github.com/jvilaplana/SimuladorVonNeumann.
2. Extract the ZIP file into a working folder.
3. Open and edit the .ens files with a text editor.
4. Compile the program:

   Ensambla.exe filename.ens

5. Run the simulator:

   VonNeuman.exe

Game Features

• Automatic screen and keyboard buffer clearing at startup.
• Drawing of a 3x3 board with clear coordinates.
• Coordinate input from each player.
• Coordinate validation and occupied cell checking.
• Display of the corresponding symbol: X for player 1 and O for player 2.
• Checking for 3 in a row in all directions.
• End-of-game detection and full board detection.
• Personalised winner message.

Extras Implemented

• Player name input at the start of the game.
• Option to play another round once the first one has ended, resetting all data.
• Highly commented code structured in modular procedures for easy reading and maintenance.
• Performance and code efficiency optimisation.

Author

Oriol Escolà Serra Computer Engineering Student University of Lleida

License

This project was developed for educational purposes. Copying this code for academic submissions without prior authorisation is not permitted.