CSCI 150 - Project 2 - Word Games

CSCI 150 - Project 2
Word Games

Assigned Friday, March 8
Due Friday, March 29

Description

For this project, we will explore more complex interactions with the user by implementing control statements and loops. You will create a program for users to play a word game of your choice.

In particular, your project should be complex enough that it includes the following concepts we have discussed in class:

(It is not an absolute requirement for your program to contain every single one of the above elements; but if it does not need most of them, then your program is probably not interesting/complex enough.) The game can be for one person against a computer, or two players against each other.

Some examples are

Do not feel limited by the games on this list. Find a game that interests you and implement it. If you choose something else, check with one of your instructors first, so we can advise you on the scope of your project.

You should explain the game to the user, being clear exactly what input is expected and valid whenever requesting information from them.

The user must be able to

  • choose a level of difficulty for the game,
  • be offered the chance to play the game again when finished, and
  • make mistakes in entry of information and be prompted to correct their input.

    Your code must make good use of functions. Using functions will reduce the amount of code you need to write as well as make your program easier to debug.

    Warnings

    • Get started early! Pick a game and run it by me. I am happy to help you think through the design of your program.
    • If you are not confident with the use of functions to structure your code, I highly recommend first getting something very basic to work without using functions, then thinking about how to abstract parts of your code into functions. Then repeat the process, adding functionality incrementally.
    • Historically, project 2 is the point in the semester where students occasionally become tempted to cheat by copying others' code. Do not succumb to this temptation! Get started early, come for help often. You can do this project!

    What to Hand In

    You must hand in all files necessary to run your code.

    Make sure you have followed the Python Style Guide, and have run your project through the Automated Style Checker.

    © Mark Goadrich, Hendrix College