joshuadanpeterson/hangman_game

The Hangman Game is a text-based game where players try to guess a word by guessing individual letters.

Hangman Game

The Hangman Game is a text-based game where players try to guess a word by guessing individual letters. This project provides a fun and challenging gaming experience for users.

Features

• Intuitive menu system for easy navigation and game options.
• Word selection based on different themes and difficulty levels.
• Letter guessing mechanism, ability to guess the entire word, and ask for a hint.
• Scoring system based on word length and attempts.
• High scores tracking and display to compete with other players.
• Display of game rules and credits for better understanding.
• Visual representation of hangman's progress throughout the game.

Installation and Usage

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/joshuadanpeterson/hangman_game.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

cd hangman_game

3. Run the game:

python hangman_game.py

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to play the Hangman Game

Requirements

• Python 3.x

File Structure

The project structure is as follows:

• hangman.py: The main file that orchestrates the gameplay.
• modules/: Contains the supporting modules for the game.
  • data_structures.py: Defines data structures used in the game.
  • hangman_words.py: Handles word selection and display.
  • hangman_scores.py: Manages high scores and scoring calculations.
  • hangman_menus.py: Displays menus and handles user choices.
  • hangman_display.py: Provides visual representation of the hangman.
  • hangman_data.py: Stores data and messages used in the game.

Acknowledgements

• Nucamp Coding Bootcamp
• Terrance Greene

Contact

For any inquiries or feedback, please contact Josh Peterson.

Enjoy playing the Hangman Game!