Hangman-Game

Hangman game built using python | CodeAlpha virtual internship task-01

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🎮 Hangman Game in Python

A simple and interactive command-line Hangman game built using Python. Test your vocabulary skills by guessing the hidden word before you run out of chances! 🚀

📌 Overview

The Hangman Game is a beginner-friendly Python project that randomly selects a word from a predefined list and allows the player to guess it one letter at a time. The player has a limited number of attempts to reveal the complete word.

✨ Features

✅ Random word selection from a predefined list
✅ Interactive command-line gameplay
✅ Displays hidden letters using underscores (_)
✅ Updates the word after every correct guess
✅ Tracks remaining attempts
✅ Win/Loss detection system
✅ Beginner-friendly Python logic
✅ Uses loops, conditions, lists, and string manipulation

🛠️ Technologies Used

  • 🐍 Python 3
  • 🎲 Random Module
  • 💻 Command Line Interface (CLI)

📂 Project Structure

📦 Hangman-Game
 ┣ 📜 Hangman_game.py
 ┗ 📜 README.md

🚀 How to Run the Project

1️⃣ Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/missalishbadilawar-ops/Hangman-Game-CodeAlpha.git

2️⃣ Navigate to the Project Folder

cd Hangman-Game

3️⃣ Run the Program

python Hangman_game.py

🎯 Game Rules

📌 A random word is selected by the program.

📌 The player guesses one letter at a time.

📌 Correct guesses reveal the letter's position in the word.

📌 Incorrect guesses reduce the remaining turns.

📌 The player wins if all letters are guessed before turns run out.

📌 The player loses when all turns are exhausted.

🖥️ Example Gameplay

Welcome to Hangman!

Word to guess: _ _ _ _ _ _
Turns left: 6

Guess a letter: p

Good job! 'p' is in the word.

Word to guess: p _ _ _ _ _
Turns left: 6

🧠 Concepts Covered

  • 🔄 While Loops
  • 🔀 Random Selection
  • 📋 Lists
  • 🔍 String Operations
  • 🎯 Conditional Statements
  • 📊 User Input Handling
  • 🔢 Iteration with Enumerate()

📈 Future Improvements

  • 🎨 Add ASCII Hangman Graphics
  • 🔊 Sound Effects
  • 📚 Multiple Difficulty Levels
  • 🏆 Score Tracking System
  • 🔤 Larger Word Database
  • 💾 Save & Load Game Progress
  • 🖥️ GUI Version using Tkinter or PyQt

🤝 Contribution

Contributions are welcome! 🎉

  1. Fork the repository 🍴
  2. Create a new branch 🌿
  3. Commit your changes 💾
  4. Push to your branch 🚀
  5. Open a Pull Request 🔥

🐞 Known Limitations

⚠️ Duplicate letter validation is not yet implemented.

⚠️ Only a small predefined word list is available.

⚠️ Single-player mode only.

👨‍💻 Developer:

_ALISHBA DILAWAR -

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⭐Internship

This project was build during the CodeAlpha Python Programming virtual internship

🎉 Happy Coding & Enjoy Playing Hangman! 🎮

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