diff --git a/Game_Development/Word Scramble Challenge/README.md b/Game_Development/Word Scramble Challenge/README.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..46501ab03 --- /dev/null +++ b/Game_Development/Word Scramble Challenge/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,69 @@ +# Word Scramble Challenge 🌀 + +This is a fun **HTML, CSS, and JavaScript-based web implementation** of the classic **Word Scramble Challenge**. In this game, you are given a scrambled word, and your task is to unscramble it as quickly as possible! + +## 🎯 Objective + +The goal is to unscramble the given word and submit the correct word within the time limit. You can also ask for hints to make it easier, but using a hint will reduce your score. + +## 🚀 How to Play + +1. **Start the Game**: Open the `index.html` file in a web browser. +2. **Scrambled Word**: A scrambled version of a word will be displayed. +3. **Unscramble the Word**: Type the correct word in the input field. +4. **Submit Your Answer**: Click the "Submit" button to check if your guess is correct. +5. **Receive Feedback**: After each submission, you'll get one of these responses: + * "Correct!" if you unscramble the word correctly. + * "Incorrect! Try again." if your guess is wrong. +6. **Ask for a Hint**: You can click the "Hint" button to reveal a clue, but it will lower your final score. +7. **Next Word**: Once you unscramble the word, a new scrambled word will appear. +8. **Complete the Challenge**: Try to solve as many scrambled words as possible before the time runs out! + +## 🛠 System Requirements + +* **Web Browser**: Any modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) + +## Dependencies + +This game uses only HTML, CSS, and vanilla JavaScript, so no additional dependencies are required. + +## 🔧 How to Run + +1. Clone the repository and navigate to the project folder: + +``` +git clone +cd +``` + +2. Open the `index.html` file in your web browser. + +3. Enjoy playing the Word Scramble Challenge! + +## 📚 Game Mechanics + +* **Scrambled Word Generation**: The game randomly scrambles words from a predefined list. +* **User Input**: You must type the correct unscrambled word and submit it. +* **Feedback**: Immediate feedback on whether the submitted word is correct or incorrect. +* **Hints**: Option to get a hint if you're stuck (at the cost of points). +* **Score Tracking**: The game keeps track of your score, with deductions for hints used. + +## 💻 System Specifications + +* HTML5 +* CSS3 +* JavaScript (ES6+) +* Any modern web browser + +## 📖 Additional Information + +The Word Scramble Challenge is a great way to enhance your vocabulary and improve your problem-solving skills. It also serves as a practical example of DOM manipulation, event handling, and basic game logic in web development. + +## 🤔 Strategy Tips + +1. Try to identify any common letter patterns or prefixes in the scrambled word. +2. Use hints sparingly to maximize your score. +3. Practice makes perfect! The more you play, the better you'll get at spotting unscrambled words quickly. +4. Think of multiple words that could be formed from the scrambled letters and test them out. + +Enjoy playing the Word Scramble Challenge! 🎉 \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Game_Development/Word Scramble Challenge/main.py b/Game_Development/Word Scramble Challenge/main.py new file mode 100644 index 000000000..64e1a81bc --- /dev/null +++ b/Game_Development/Word Scramble Challenge/main.py @@ -0,0 +1,61 @@ +import random +import time + +# List of words for the Word Scramble Challenge +words_list = ["python", "developer", "challenge", "scramble", "puzzle", "algorithm", "function", "variable"] + +# Function to scramble a word +def scramble_word(word): + scrambled = list(word) # Convert the word into a list of characters + random.shuffle(scrambled) # Shuffle the characters in the list + return ''.join(scrambled) # Join the shuffled characters back into a string + +# Function to play the Word Scramble Challenge +def play_game(): + score = 0 # Player's initial score + hints_used = 0 # Track how many hints the player used + time_limit = 60 # Time limit for the game (in seconds) + + start_time = time.time() # Record the start time of the game + + # Play the game until the time limit is reached + while time.time() - start_time < time_limit: + # Select a random word from the list and scramble it + word = random.choice(words_list) + scrambled_word = scramble_word(word) + + print(f"\nScrambled Word: {scrambled_word}") + + # Get the player's input + guess = input("Your guess: ").lower() + + # Check if the player wants a hint + if guess == "hint": + print(f"Hint: The first letter is '{word[0]}'") + hints_used += 1 + continue + + # Check if the guess is correct + if guess == word: + print("Correct!") + score += 10 # Increase the score for a correct answer + else: + print(f"Incorrect! The correct word was: {word}") + + # Check if time is up + if time.time() - start_time >= time_limit: + print("\nTime's up!") + break + + # Display the player's final score + print(f"\nGame Over! Your final score is: {score}") + if hints_used > 0: + print(f"Hints used: {hints_used} (Hint penalty applied)") + +# Main program starts here +if __name__ == "__main__": + print("Welcome to the Word Scramble Challenge!") + print("Unscramble the word or type 'hint' for a clue (but it will reduce your score).") + print("You have 60 seconds. Let's begin!") + + play_game() # Start the game \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Project-Structure.md b/Project-Structure.md index e37926277..fd69d371f 100644 --- a/Project-Structure.md +++ b/Project-Structure.md @@ -600,6 +600,8 @@ * [Main](Game_Development/Word%20Games%20with%20lives/main.py) * Word Ladder Puzzle Game * [Main](Game_Development/Word%20Ladder%20Puzzle%20Game/main.py) + * Word Scramble Challenge + * [Main](Game_Development/Word%20Scramble%20Challenge/main.py) * Space Invaders * [Spaceinvader](Game_Development/space_invaders/spaceinvader.py)