Randomzo-Year-1-Project1-SoftwareDev

Morra Game

Welcome to the Morra Game, a Python implementation of the classic game of strategy and chance. This project was developed as part of our Year 1 Software Development coursework by Fiona Odige and Esiyemeh Idogho. The game is designed to showcase our programming skills and teamwork in solving real-world challenges.

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About the Game

The Morra Game is a simple yet engaging two-player game (Player vs. Computer). In each round, both players simultaneously show between 1 and 10 fingers. The winner is determined based on the total number of fingers shown:

• If the total is even, the player who chose "Even" wins.
• If the total is odd, the player who chose "Odd" wins.

The winner of the round earns 2 points, and an additional 1 point is awarded to the player whose number of fingers is closer to the total. The game continues until one player accumulates 6 points, at which point they are declared the winner.

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Features

1. Main Menu:

   • View the rules of the game.
   • Start a new game.
   • Check current scores and rounds.
   • Exit the game.

2. Scoring System:

   • Points are awarded based on game outcomes and proximity to the total fingers.
   • Tracks rounds and resets scores after each game.

3. Player Interaction:

   • Choose between "Even" or "Odd".
   • Input the number of fingers (1-10) to play each round.

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Development Process

The development of this game was a learning experience from start to finish. As a team, Fiona and I began by carefully analyzing the assignment brief and brainstorming how to structure the project. Here's how we approached it:

1. Planning

• Pseudocode: Writing pseudocode helped us outline the game’s logic, such as global variables, menu options, and game outcomes.
• Flowchart: Using Miro, we designed a flowchart to visualize the game's structure and logic. This step was challenging but invaluable for understanding the overall workflow.

2. Coding

Starting with basic functionality, we gradually built the program using:

• Global Variables to track player and computer scores.
• Functions for the menu, gameplay, and rule display.
• Control Structures (loops, conditionals) to manage user input and game logic.

3. Testing

We rigorously tested the game to ensure it worked as intended:

• Menu navigation (rules, play, scores, exit).
• Handling invalid inputs gracefully.
• Correct calculation of scores and winner declaration.

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