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Hacricko - Relive your school days

Hacricko is a Python-based game inspired by the childhood Indian game of "Odd or Even," a cricket variant akin to rock-paper-scissors. Players engage in a toss to decide who bats or bowls first, then compete to score the highest runs without getting bowled out.

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Getting Started

1. Clone this repository:

   git clone https://github.com/VerifiedTreakee/Hackriko.git

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How to Play

Main Menu

1. Launch the game to see the main menu:
   • Option 1: Start a new game.
   • Option 2: View previous scores (feature not yet implemented).
   • Option 3: Exit the game.

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Starting a New Game

1. Choose Who Starts:

• Press 1 to start the toss yourself.
• Press 2 to let the computer start the toss.

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Toss Phase

If You Start the Toss

1. Choose:

• 1 for Even
• 2 for Odd

2. Enter a number between 1 and 6 as your toss input.
3. The computer will randomly select a number.
4. The sum of the two numbers determines the winner:

• If the sum is even and you chose "Even," you win.
• If the sum is odd and you chose "Odd," you win.

If the Computer Starts the Toss

1. The computer will randomly choose Even or Odd.
2. Enter a number between 1 and 6 as your toss input.
3. The winner is determined the same way as above.

Winner's Choice

• The toss winner chooses to either:
  • Bat: Attempt to score as many runs as possible.
  • Bowl: Try to restrict the opponent's runs.

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Scoring Phase

Batting Rules

1. Input a number between 1 and 6 on each turn.
2. The computer will also choose a random number.
3. If your number matches the computer's number, you are bowled out, and your batting ends.
4. Your total score is the sum of all numbers entered before getting out.

Bowling Rules

1. The computer bats first, and you bowl.
2. Enter a number between 1 and 6 for each ball.
3. If your number matches the computer's number, the computer is bowled out, and its batting ends.
4. The computer's total score is the sum of its numbers before getting out.

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Winning the Game

• The second player attempts to chase the target score set by the first player.
• The game ends when:
  • The chasing player scores more than the target (they win).
  • The chasing player is bowled out without exceeding the target (they lose).
• Final scores and game stats are displayed at the end.

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Example Gameplay

Toss Phase Example

• Player chooses Odd and inputs 3.
• Computer chooses 4.
• Total: 3 + 4 = 7 (Odd). The player wins the toss.

Scoring Phase Example

• Player bats first and inputs:

  • 2, 4, 6. On the fourth input, the player and computer both choose 3 → Bowled out.
  • Player's score: 2 + 4 + 6 = 12.

• Computer bats and inputs:

  • 1, 5, 6. On the fourth input, the player and computer both choose 4 → Bowled out.
  • Computer's score: 1 + 5 + 6 = 12.

Result: The game is a tie.

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Special Notes

• Input validation ensures all numbers are between 1 and 6.
• Invalid inputs prompt re-entry.
• If the game exits unexpectedly, rerun the program to restart.

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Authors

• Original idea by @Suvro Bhowmick
• Codded and maintained by @Verified Treakee

Coming soon!

• Highest score
• Game History

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Known Bugs

• Ai mode dosen't run
• some output inconssitencies