Learn game development fundamentals by building a classic Tic Tac Toe game with Phaser.js. This beginner-friendly tutorial teaches essential game programming concepts through hands-on practice.
What You'll Learn
Core Game Development Skills:
- Game state management and player turn logic
- User input handling with mouse clicks
- Win detection algorithms across rows, columns, and diagonals
- Draw condition checking
Phaser.js Fundamentals:
- Scene configuration and lifecycle methods
- Graphics rendering without external assets
- Interactive UI elements and text display
- Game reset functionality
Project Features
The finished game includes:
- 3x3 grid with clean visual design
- Alternating X and O turns
- Winning line highlight in red
- Draw detection when board fills
- Restart button for replay
Why This Tutorial
Perfect for beginners new to Phaser.js or game development. The step-by-step approach builds confidence while teaching concepts applicable to larger projects.