Build a Hangman Game for the Command Line in Python
Many people learn basic language and word skills by playing the game of hangman. First mentioned in print in the late nineteenth century and popularized in international media as the game show Wheel of Fortune, hangman appeals to many people. For beginning programmers who want a challenge or for more experienced coders looking for a bit of fun, writing hangman in Python is a rewarding endeavor.
Throughout this tutorial, you’ll build the hangman game in Python in a series of steps. The game will work as a command-line application. Throughout the process, you’ll also learn the basics of building computer games.
In this tutorial, you’ll:
- Learn the common elements of a computer game
- Track the state of