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What our game looks like
Inspiration: We were inspired by a simple Magic 8 Ball game template we saw online.
What it does: Our Magic 8 Ball allows you to ask a question, and provides you with an answer based on that question.
How we built it: We built this game using Java. We used the scanner to ask for user input, and a random number generator to determine what statement would output. We also used Java graphics to create an image of a magic 8 ball and Java banners to make the program seem more fun and approachable to the user.
Challenges we ran into: Some challenges we ran into were problems with CPU overload, and challenges with creating graphics coordinates that were precise enough to create a good looking image.
Accomplishments that we're proud of: Our team is proud of the magic 8 graphic turned out, and the interactiveness of our game.
What we learned: We learned that larger teams are better, because you have more resources, more people working on projects, and different methods of problem-solving when things get tough. We also learned that you should come prepared with many backup ideas so you don't end up making a basic Java program that you would have made in comp sci class.
What's next for Yashi & Shreya's Hackathon Project: If we wanted to improve on this project further, we would animate the graphics so it would be more interactive, and we would place the game onto a website/app to make the presentation of the game look nicer.
