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Add Game Controls and End-of-Game Experience #15

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@RJPalmer

Description

Implement additional gameplay controls and improve the end-of-game experience to provide players with better control and engagement.

User Story

As a player, I want to easily start new games, restart, and see a satisfying end-of-game experience so I can enjoy multiple games without friction.

Included Features

  • New Game button
  • Restart Game button
  • Undo button (placeholder/future feature as needed)
  • Winner dialog
  • Play Again option

Acceptance Criteria

  • Winner dialog appears when the game ends with winner information
  • Users can restart without restarting the entire application
  • New Game button clears the board and starts a fresh game
  • Controls have dedicated UI space that's easy to access
  • Control placement prepares the interface for future gameplay features

Technical Notes

  • Consider grouping controls in a control panel
  • Winner dialog should clearly display the winner and congratulate them
  • Undo feature may be a placeholder for future implementation
  • Plan layout to allow for additional future controls without crowding

Suggested Implementation Tasks

  • Create controls panel/container
  • Implement New Game button and logic
  • Implement Restart Game button and logic
  • Create winner dialog component
  • Add Play Again button to winner dialog
  • Add placeholder for Undo feature
  • Test game state reset
  • Add keyboard shortcuts for controls (if applicable)

Priority

Low

Labels

UI/UX, enhancement

Estimated Effort

Medium

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