
Word Scramble Game
Project Title: Word Scramble Game (Java Version)
Overview:
The Word Scramble Game is a fun and educational word puzzle game where players are presented with scrambled letters of a word, and their goal is to unscramble the letters to form the correct word. The game challenges the player’s vocabulary and problem-solving skills.
Core Gameplay Features:
- A list of words (either predefined or randomly selected) from which the game will scramble and present to the player.
- The letters of each word are scrambled randomly, and the player needs to guess the correct word.
- Players can input their guesses, and the game provides feedback (correct or incorrect).
- A scoring system that awards points for correct guesses and may deduct points for incorrect ones.
- Optional timer for added challenge, where players must unscramble the word within a set time limit.
- Game can have multiple rounds, and a final score is displayed at the end.
Technologies Commonly Used:
- Java (using basic Java libraries like Scanner for user input, and ArrayList or Array for word management)
- Optional: JavaFX or Swing for a graphical user interface (GUI) version
How It Works:
- Word Selection: The game randomly selects a word from a predefined list of words.
- Scrambling: The word is scrambled by randomly shuffling its letters.
- Player Input: The scrambled word is presented to the player, who then types their guess.
- Guess Validation: The game checks whether the player's guess matches the original word.
- Feedback: If the guess is correct, the player earns points; if incorrect, the game provides feedback and allows another attempt.
- Repeat: The game continues with a new scrambled word until the player has gone through all rounds or chooses to quit.
- Final Score: At the end of the game, the player’s score is displayed, often based on the number of correct guesses and time taken.
Learning Objectives:
- Working with strings, arrays, and lists in Java
- Handling user input and validating guesses
- Implementing basic game logic (rounds, score tracking)
- Creating a fun and interactive game interface (console-based or GUI-based)
- Enhancing programming skills through puzzle-solving algorithms