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+# 🎮 Othello C++ Mini Project — Grading Rubric
+
+**Total Points: 800**
+
+---
+
+## 1. Correct Board Display (Rendering) — **80 points**
+- Correct board size (e.g., 8×8)
+- Clear display of cells and pieces
+- Proper alignment and spacing
+- Board updates correctly after each move
+
+---
+
+## 2. Input Handling, Screen Control, and WASD Movement — **80 points**
+
+- Proper use of `getch` (no Enter required)
+- Correct screen clearing at appropriate times
+- Smooth cursor movement using `W`, `A`, `S`, `D`
+- Cursor stays within board boundaries
+- Correct cell selection mechanism
+
+---
+
+## 3. Core Game Logic and End-Game Conditions — **200 points**
+
+- Correct detection of valid moves
+- Proper flipping of pieces in **all directions**
+- Rejection of illegal moves
+- Correct turn switching
+- Accurate detection of game-ending conditions:
+    - Full board
+    - No valid moves for both players
+- Correct score calculation and winner declaration
+
+
+
+---
+
+## 4. Single-Player Mode and Bot Functionality — **100 points**
+- Ability to play against a bot
+- Bot always makes valid moves
+- Bot does not crash or freeze the game
+- Bot logic is consistent and reasonable (even if simple)
+
+---
+
+## 5. Menu System — **60 points**
+- Clear and functional main menu
+- Correct navigation between options
+- Proper handling of user selections
+
+---
+
+## 6. Leaderboard Saving and Display — **70 points**
+- Correct use of file I/O
+- Persistent storage of player data
+- Clean and readable leaderboard display
+- Data is not corrupted between runs
+    
+
+---
+
+## 7. User Interface Quality (UI/UX) — **50 points**
+- Readable text-based interface
+- Proper spacing and alignment
+- Consistent visual style
+- Overall pleasant user experience
+    
+
+---
+
+## 8. Code Cleanliness, Structure, and Modularity — **90 points**
+- Well-structured code with clear functions
+- Meaningful naming conventions
+- Minimal duplication
+- Logical separation of concerns
+- Readable and maintainable code
+    
+
+---
+
+## 9. Code Understanding and Mastery — 70 points**
+- Student can clearly explain their implementation
+- Demonstrates strong understanding of logic
+- Can modify or extend the code if asked
+- Code is not blindly copied or auto-generated
+    
+
+---
+
+## ✅ Points Summary
+
+| Category                    | Points  |
+| --------------------------- | ------- |
+| Board Display               | 80      |
+| Input & Movement            | 80      |
+| Game Logic & End Conditions | 200     |
+| Single-Player & Bot         | 100     |
+| Menu System                 | 60      |
+| Leaderboard                 | 70      |
+| UI / UX                     | 50      |
+| Code Structure              | 90      |
+| Code Mastery                | 70      |
+| **Total**                   | **800** |
+
+
+
+
+
+# Bonus Features — **Up to 200 Points**
+
+## 1. Save & Load Game State — **20 points**
+- Ability to **save the game during gameplay** (e.g., via a specific key or on exit)
+- Complete game state is saved:
+    - Board state
+    - Current player’s turn
+    - Game mode (single/multiplayer, board size, etc.)
+- Game can be **loaded later** via a “Load Game” menu option
+- Loaded game resumes correctly from the saved state
+
+---
+## 2. Advanced Bot Algorithms (e.g., Minimax) — Up to **80 points**
+- Implementation of an advanced decision-making algorithm such as:
+    - Minimax
+    - Minimax with depth limit
+    - Alpha–Beta pruning
+- Bot evaluates game states instead of choosing random or first-available moves
+- Algorithm is stable and does not significantly degrade performance
+
+---
+## 3. Visual Enhancement with ANSI Colors — **20 points**
+- Use of ANSI color codes for:
+    - Black and white pieces
+    - Board highlights
+    - Menus or messages
+- Colors improve clarity and aesthetics
+- UI remains readable and consistent across the game
+
+---
+
+## 4. Configurable Board Size — **10 points**
+- User can select board size at the start of the game
+- Board size is **even and valid** (e.g., 6×6, 8×8, 10×10)
+- All game logic (moves, flips, end-game detection) adapts correctly to the chosen size
+
+---
+
+## 5. Display of Valid Moves (Hints) — **10 points**
+
+- Valid moves for the current player are visually indicated on the board
+- Uses a distinct marker (e.g., dim `*` or highlighted cell)
+- Hints update correctly when the turn changes
+- Hint display does not interfere with gameplay
+
+---
+
+## 6. Game Replay Feature — **20 points**
+
+- All moves are recorded during gameplay
+- After the game ends, user can replay the game from start to finish
+- Replay shows moves step-by-step in correct order
+- Controls for replay progression (automatic or manual) are reasonable
+
+---
+
+## 8. Creative Features & Enhancements — **Up to 40 points**
+
+- Any original or creative idea that meaningfully improves the game, such as:
+    - Difficulty levels
+    - Undo move
+    - Animations or delays
+    - Better menus or transitions
+- Feature must be functional and integrated into the game
+    
+
+