Project Overview

The Online Rock-Paper-Scissors Game is a simple but engaging multiplayer web-based game where players compete against either the computer AI or another player online. The game follows the classic rules: Rock beats Scissors, Scissors beats Paper, and Paper beats Rock.

This project is excellent for final-year students because it demonstrates real-time interaction, game logic, score tracking, and multiplayer communication using modern web technologies.

Key Features

1. Game Modes

   • Single Player Mode: Play against a computer AI that randomly selects Rock, Paper, or Scissors.

   • Multiplayer Mode: Play against friends in real time using sockets or backend APIs.

2. User Authentication (Optional)

   • Players can register/login.

   • Guest mode available for quick play.

3. Gameplay Mechanics

   • Player selects Rock, Paper, or Scissors via buttons.

   • System compares player choice with opponent (AI/another player).

   • Winner is declared instantly.

4. Scoring System

   • Win → +1 point

   • Loss → 0 points

   • Draw → No score change

   • Scoreboard displayed after each round.

5. Leaderboard

   • Stores high scores of registered users.

   • Global leaderboard for multiplayer competition.

6. Responsive Design

   • Works on desktops, tablets, and mobiles.

   • Bootstrap UI for clean, interactive buttons.

7. Animations & Sounds

   • Animated hand gestures for Rock, Paper, and Scissors.

   • Sound effects for win, loss, and draw.

Technology Stack

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript (for UI, animations, and game logic).

• Backend (for multiplayer & leaderboard): Node.js with Socket.IO / PHP / Java (Spring Boot).

• Database: MySQL / MongoDB (to store user data, scores, and match history).

How It Works

1. Player logs in (or plays as guest).

2. Chooses game mode: Single Player or Multiplayer.

3. In each round:

   • Player selects Rock, Paper, or Scissors.

   • Computer/other player makes a choice.

   • System compares moves and decides the result.

   • Scoreboard updates in real time.

4. After multiple rounds, overall winner is declared.

5. Game stats and scores are saved in the database.