Simply Tic Tac Toe™

Engineering Foundation

Simply Tic Tac Toe™ was the foundational project of the Simply Collection™. The goal was to prove that even the most basic digital interactions can be elevated through high-precision engineering and a commitment to zero intrusive advertising.

The AI Engine: Minimax

Despite the simple game board, the "Hard" difficulty utilizes a recursive Minimax algorithm. This ensures "perfect play" from the computer. We optimized the implementation for mobile by pruning the search tree and limiting depth, ensuring battery usage remains negligible during gameplay.

• • Minimax AI Algorithm
• • Recursive Logic Pruning

• • Material 3 UI/UX
• • Dynamic Theme Engine

Visual Identity

Built using Material 3 standards, the UI focuses on high-contrast neon elements against a navy backdrop. We integrated a custom theme engine, allowing for instant palette swaps—like "Electric Orange"—without reloading the activity, enhancing the end-user experience.

"Clutter is the enemy of focus. We stripped away the menus and kept the grid, proving that less is always more in mobile design."

Future Roadmap

Looking ahead, we are exploring Bluetooth-based local multiplayer to facilitate off-grid play. This app remains a benchmark for the Gloucester Ops standard: Build for the user, protect the battery, and respect privacy.