Any easy game ideas for beginners?

Question

Any easy games for a beginner py coder?

Answer 1

Guess a number?
Let the program select a random number in a said range (e.g. 1 to 100) and ask the user for the answer.
When the user input is higher than the value, print "Too High", print "Too Low" when lower than the value, print "You got it!" when guessed right.

To do this, you have to learn a little about the Python standard library named random in order to generate a random number.

Answer 2

1. Word Rescue
The player guesses letters to reveal a hidden word before running out of attempts.

Best Way to Get Started:
Start with a predefined word and display underscores for missing letters.
Add a loop for multiple guesses and reveal correct letters.
Implement a system to track incorrect guesses and limit attempts.

Common Pitfalls to Avoid:

Not handling duplicate guesses (players guessing the same letter twice).
Not checking if the player has already won (end the game once all letters are guessed).

2. Tic-Tac-Toe
A two-player game where Xs and Os are placed on a 3x3 grid.

Best Way to Get Started:

Use a nested list to represent the 3x3 grid.
Allow players to input their moves and update the board.
Check for a winner using conditions that detect three marks in a row, column, or diagonal.

Common Pitfalls to Avoid:

Not checking for invalid moves (players entering a number outside 1-9 or choosing an occupied space).
Not handling ties (declare a draw if the board is full with no winner).

Answer 3

3. Quiz Game
A multiple-choice or true/false quiz where players answer questions and receive a score.

Best Way to Get Started:

Store questions in a dictionary with corresponding answers.
Use a loop to ask each question and compare the user’s input with the correct answer.
Keep track of the score and display results at the end.

Common Pitfalls to Avoid:

Not accounting for case sensitivity (convert input to lowercase).
Not giving the user a way to exit the game (use q to quit).