
Trivia Game Application
Project Title
Trivia Game Application (PHP)
Project Summary
This project is a web-based trivia game where users answer random questions from various categories. It is designed using PHP for backend processing, with JavaScript and HTML for the interactive frontend. Users can test their general knowledge, receive scores, and compare results on a leaderboard.
Core Features
- User registration and login system
- Randomized trivia questions from different categories
- Multiple-choice format with one correct answer per question
- Scoring system based on correct answers and time taken
- Real-time feedback on correct or incorrect choices
- Leaderboard to track top-performing players
- Option to replay quizzes or select new categories
Technologies Used
- PHP for backend logic and user management
- HTML and CSS for the visual design of the trivia interface
- JavaScript for dynamic question loading and timers
- MySQL to store user data, questions, scores, and game history
- Optional use of AJAX to load questions without page refresh
Learning Outcomes
- Building interactive web applications with PHP
- Managing quizzes and dynamic question loading
- Handling user sessions and storing game progress
- Structuring a database for questions and results
- Improving UX through real-time score and answer updates
Possible Enhancements
- Add sound effects and visual animations for feedback
- Introduce timed rounds and difficulty levels
- Include category filters or question tagging
- Create multiplayer competition mode
- Add user achievements, badges, or progress tracking