Building a Follower Comparison Game in Python
King Mhar Bayato
Reliability Engineer @ Etihad | AMOS | Data Engineer | SQL | System Analyst
In this tutorial, we'll walk through creating an engaging follower comparison game using Python. The game uses random data to compare social media follower counts between two entities, and the player has to guess which one has more followers. We'll utilize Python's random module for randomness, and custom modules for data (`game_data`) and ASCII art (`art`).
1. Importing Necessary Modules:
```python
import art
import game_data
import random
```
Here, we import the art module for displaying logos and versus signs, the game_data module containing our dataset, and the random module to facilitate random selections.
2. Initialize Variables:
```python
print(art.logo)
dict_data = game_data.data
x = []
score = 0
```
We display the game logo and initialize our main data structure and score counter. dict_data holds our dataset, x will temporarily store the entities being compared, and score keeps track of the player's correct answers.
3. Define the Randomizer Function:
```python
def randomizer():
if dict_data:
x_1 = random.randint(0, len(dict_data) - 1)
x.append(dict_data[x_1])
dict_data.pop(x_1)
```
The randomizer function selects a random entity from dict_data, appends it to x, and removes it from dict_data to prevent repetition.
4. Main Game Loop:
```python
is_game = True
while is_game:
while len(x) < 2:
randomizer()
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a = x[0]["follower_count"]
b = x[1]["follower_count"]
```
The game continues as long as is_game is True. We ensure x always contains two entities for comparison by calling randomizer.
5. Display Entities and Get User Input:
```python
print(f"Compare A: {x[0]['name']}, {x[0]['description']}, from {x[0]['country']}")
print(art.vs)
print(f"Against B: {x[1]['name']}, {x[1]['description']}, from {x[1]['country']}")
answer = input("Who has more followers? Type 'A' or 'B': ").upper()
```
We print the details of the two entities being compared and prompt the player to guess which one has more followers.
6. Determine Correct Answer and Update Score:
```python
correct_answer = 'A' if a > b else 'B'
if answer == correct_answer:
score += 1
print(f"You're right! Current score: {score}")
x.pop(0)
else:
print(f"Sorry, that's wrong. Final score: {score}")
is_game = False
```
We compare follower counts to determine the correct answer. If the player's guess is correct, the score increases, and we remove the first entity from x to compare the second entity with a new one. If the guess is wrong, the game ends, and we display the final score.
#### Conclusion
This simple game is a great way to practice working with Python's data structures and flow control. By extending it with more data or adding features like hints and difficulty levels, you can further enhance its functionality and complexity. Happy coding!
-- King