A small game, finished with care
Turn an original browser-game prototype into a complete local experience that can be opened directly from a portfolio.
Project owner and visual direction; the original game source was developed further with AI-assisted implementation and testing.
The challenge
A simple game still needs predictable interactions: clear turns, legal moves, a reliable restart and feedback that works beyond a mouse. The project needed its own identity without adding unnecessary accounts or setup.
The decisions that shaped it.
Keep play immediate
Use HTML, CSS and JavaScript without a framework or build step. Support two players on one device or a computer opponent, with three difficulty levels.
Connect feedback with the rules
Combine a dimensional board and the project’s blue/amber identity with keyboard focus, live turn announcements and a result dialog. Respect reduced-motion preferences.
Check the awkward moments
Test legal moves, score persistence and restarting during a delayed computer move. Use minimax for the hard opponent and verify its behaviour separately from the visual interface.
What was delivered
- A browser game published through the founder’s portfolio.
- Arabic/English controls, light/dark themes and responsive local play.
- Computer difficulty choices and scores stored on the current device.
What carries forward
The quality of a small interaction comes from the edge cases as much as the first impression.