PlayMaster Gaming System

Project for HyperionDev Software Engineering Bootcamp

Hey there! 👋 Welcome to PlayMaster, a gaming system crafted especially for primary schools to bring a dash of excitement to computer lessons. This project is part of my learning journey at HyperionDev Software Engineering Bootcamp, and it stands proudly as a valuable addition to my portfolio for upcoming opportunities..✨

Project Overview

The Challenge

My mission was to create PlayMaster, a gaming system that simulates a game of personal choice, packed with features to elevate the gaming experience:

• User Profiles: Users can create profiles, login, and validate passwords.
• Game Features: Creation, pausing/resuming, and viewing past games.
• Scoring and Ranking: A system to track scores and rank users.

Project File Structure

To keep things organized, I structured the project with the following layout:

• main.py: The main script to kick off the gaming system.
• user_data/: A directory holding essential user account information.
• saved_games/: Where game states are saved and loaded.
• leaderboards/: A directory (future enhancement) for storing game leaderboards.
• user_details.txt: A text file to store user data.
• words.txt: A text file containing a list of words for the Hangman game.

Development Checklist

1. Login System:

   • Users can register new accounts.
   • During registration, users enter a username, password, and confirm the password.
   • The system checks if passwords match before adding a new user.

2. Menu:

   • Implemented a dynamic menu displaying various options.
   • Options include starting a new game, resuming a game, viewing leaderboards, and more.

3. Gameplay:

   • Choose one of two classic games (went with Guess the Number and Hangman).
   • Added a scoring mechanism to make things competitive.

4. Pause and Resume:

   • Users can pause a game at any point.
   • Implement a mechanism to save the current game state for later resumption.

5. Game History:

   • Users can view a comprehensive history of their played games.
   • Displayed scores achieved in each game.

Advanced Challenge

• Implement support for multiple games, each with its own leaderboards.

How to Run PlayMaster

• Follow the on-screen instructions to register, login, and dive into the gaming world.

Installation

Follow these steps to install and run the PlayMaster gaming system:

1. Clone the Repository: Clone the PlayMaster repository to your local machine using Git:

   git clone https://github.com/3le81/gaming_system_project_python.git

2. Navigate to the Directory: Open your terminal or command prompt, and navigate into the playmaster directory:

cd playmaster

3. Run the Program: Execute the main script to start the PlayMaster gaming system:

python main.py

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to register, log in, and start playing!

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Notes

• Make sure you have Python installed to run the program.
• Ensure that you enter the correct username and password during registration and login.
• If a user doesn't exist, register first before attempting to log in!

Future Enhancements

Here are other exciting plans for the future:

• Leaderboards: Showcasing the top players.
• Game Expansion: Expect more games with additional challenges.
• Pause and Resume Feature: To be implemented! Enhance the gaming experience with the ability to pause and resume the games.

Happy gaming! 🎮