Project Title
Memory Matching Game (PHP)

Project Summary
This is a web-based card-flipping game where users test their memory by finding matching pairs. The game is built with PHP for handling backend logic like user sessions and score tracking, while HTML, CSS, and JavaScript manage the interactive front end. It offers fun gameplay and can be used as a cognitive exercise or for entertainment.

Core Features

• Grid of face-down cards with randomly placed image pairs
• Flip animation and matching logic controlled by JavaScript
• Timer and move counter to track user performance
• Score calculation based on time and number of moves
• Option to restart game or play again with reshuffled cards
• High scores can be saved using PHP and a MySQL database
• User authentication (optional) to track personal progress

Technologies Used

• PHP for session handling, score submission, and optional login
• HTML and CSS for card grid and game layout
• JavaScript for gameplay logic, animations, and user interaction
• MySQL (optional) to store user data and score history
• AJAX (optional) to update scores or game state without reload

Learning Outcomes

• Creating interactive browser games using JavaScript
• Using PHP to manage backend game sessions and data
• Handling simple animations and events in web games
• Storing and retrieving game scores or history in a database
• Improving user engagement with feedback and performance tracking

Possible Enhancements

• Add multiple difficulty levels with different grid sizes
• Implement themes or custom card sets
• Include a leaderboard for top scores
• Enable multiplayer or turn-based mode
• Add sound effects and visual celebration for perfect matches