GuessWord Game

Instructions

Setting Up the Server (server.py)

1. Initial Setup:

   • Ensure you have Python installed on your server machine.
   • Place the server.py script in a suitable directory.

2. Running the Server:

   • Open a terminal or command prompt.
   • Navigate to the directory containing server.py.
   • Run the script by typing python server.py.
   • The server will start and listen for client connections.

3. Server Configuration:

   • The server binds to localhost and listens on two ports: a TCP port and a Unix socket path.
   • These are set in the GuessWordServer class's __init__ method. Modify them if needed.

Connecting with the Client (client.py)

1. Client Setup:

   • Ensure Python is installed on the client machine.
   • Place the client.py script in a directory on the client machine.

2. Starting the Client:

   • Open a terminal or command prompt on the client machine.
   • Navigate to the directory with client.py.
   • Run the script by typing python client.py.

3. Client Connection:

   • Upon starting, the client will attempt to connect to the server.
   • Choose between connecting via Unix socket or TCP by entering yes or no.
   • Enter the password when prompted.

4. Playing the Game:

   • After connecting, you can choose to create a game lobby or wait for an invitation to join a game.
   • If creating a game, you will be prompted to choose an opponent from the listed opponents and set a word for them to guess.
   • If waiting for an invitation, you will be notified when someone invites you to play.

5. In-Game Actions:

   • If you are setting the word (game creator), you can send hints to your opponent.
   • If you are guessing the word, type your guesses.
   • You can quit the game at any time by typing quit.

6. Ending the Game:

   • The game ends either when the word is guessed correctly or when a player quits.
   • After the game ends, you can reconnect to the server to start a new game.

Notes:

• Ensure the server is running before clients attempt to connect.
• The password for connecting to the server is set in the verify_password method of server.py. Change it as needed.
• The game uses a custom binary protocol for communication. Make sure both server and client scripts are compatible.
• The game supports multiple clients simultaneously.

Enjoy your GuessWord game!