Welcome to the Word Guessing Game! This interactive Python game challenges players to guess words from various categories, with difficulty levels ranging from easy to hard. Whether you're a casual gamer or a word enthusiast, this game offers a fun way to test your vocabulary and problem-solving skills.
-
Difficulty Levels: Choose from three levels of difficulty – Easy, Medium, and Hard. Each level offers a unique set of words and hints.
-
Hints: Receive helpful hints for each word to guide your guesses.
-
Scoring System: Earn points based on the difficulty level and the number of attempts used. Higher scores are achieved by guessing the word correctly with fewer attempts.
-
Leaderboard: Track and compare your scores with others. The leaderboard is dynamically updated to reflect the top scores.
-
User Interaction: Engage with the game through a simple command-line interface that allows for easy gameplay and replayability.
-
Game Setup: The game starts by loading a list of words categorized by difficulty. Each word has an associated hint to aid in guessing.
-
Gameplay: Players guess letters to reveal the hidden word. Incorrect guesses reduce the number of attempts.
-
Scoring: Points are calculated based on the word length, difficulty level, and attempts used. Scores are updated in a leaderboard file.
-
Leaderboard: The leaderboard is displayed after each game, showing the top scores and player names