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Game Case Studies

Play a real game, then follow the connected lesson or build note. These are learning routes, not claims that every game exposes its source.

5
Written case studies
3
Runnable projects
1
Beginner path

Start with a real build note

Snake

The remake is a grid tick plus a turn queue, not a sliding sprite. The documented 312-point run is a spacing problem after those rules work.

Build the mini version Play the remake

Gomoku

A state machine can pick patrol or chase. It cannot search a 15×15 board. Difficulty here changes MCTS simulation count, not a personality label.

Open the AI path Read the AI note

2048

The rules live in a 4×4 grid, not in Canvas pixels. Animation can slide tiles; undo and Daily mode still read the same board state.

Play 2048 Read game state
AI

Gomoku (五子棋)

Challenge our MCTS-powered AI in this classic strategy game. Multiple difficulty levels.

Canvas MCTS AI Strategy
Play AI Deep Dive Learn AI
Classic

Snake

The timeless classic. Eat, grow, and don't hit yourself. Simple yet addictive.

Canvas Beginner
Play Build Snake
Puzzle

2048

A 4×4 state puzzle. The board, not the animation, decides whether a swipe is legal.

CSS Grid Swipe
Play Case note
Classic

Tetris

The legendary falling blocks game. Clear lines at maximum speed!

Canvas Rotation
Play
Puzzle

Minesweeper

Uncover all safe cells without triggering any mines. A Windows classic!

DOM Logic
Play
Puzzle

Sudoku

Fill the 9x9 grid so each row, column, and box contains 1-9.

Generator Solver
Play
Puzzle

Wordle

Guess the 5-letter word in 6 tries. Green = correct, Yellow = wrong position.

Word Game Daily
Play
Puzzle

Connections

Find groups of 4 related words. Inspired by NY Times Connections.

Word Categories
Play
Card

Blackjack

Hit or stand? Beat the dealer by getting as close to 21 as possible.

React Casino
Play
Card

Texas Hold'em

Classic poker against AI opponents. Bluff, bet, and win big!

AI Opponents Betting
Play
Puzzle

Mahjong Solitaire

Match and remove pairs of tiles from the pyramid. A relaxing classic.

Tile Matching 3D Layout
Play
Puzzle

Match Link

Connect matching tiles with paths. Clear the board before time runs out!

Path Finding Timed
Play Case note
Action

Breakout

Bounce the ball and break all the bricks. An arcade legend!

Canvas Physics
Play Build Breakout
Action

Galaxy Guardian

Defend Earth from alien invaders in this space shooter!

Shooter Particles
Play
AI

Chinese Chess (象棋)

The ancient strategy game of generals and elephants. Play against AI.

Strategy AI
Play
Puzzle

Jigsaw Puzzle

Piece together beautiful images. Relaxing and satisfying!

Drag & Drop Images
Play
Action

Neon Thunder

Fast-paced neon-styled action game with stunning visual effects.

Neon Effects
Play