Today, we’ll unravel the secrets of creating a delightful Hangman game using Python
What Is Hangman?
Imagine a mysterious word, shrouded in dashes, waiting for you to unveil its letters. But beware! With each incorrect guess, a quirky stick figure — the gallant Hangman — slowly materializes. Your mission? Guess the word before the Hangman completes its transformation. Let’s dive in!
Requirement
- Python Knowledge: If you’re new to Python, we’ll guide you step by step.
- Random Module: Our oracle for selecting secret words.
- Lists and Dictionaries: Our trusty companions for storing words and guessed letters.
- Loops and Conditionals: The spells that keep our game alive.
Step 1: The Secret Word
Let’s summon a random word for our Hangman. Imagine a list of words: “tiger,” “tree,” “underground,” “giraffe,” and “chair.” We’ll use Python’s random.choice() spell to select one of these words
import random
def select_word(words):
return random.choice(words)
# Our magical word list
words = ["tiger", "tree", "underground", "giraffe", "chair"]
# Test our spell
print(select_word(words))