Project Overview

The Hangman Word Guessing Game is a web-based puzzle game where players try to guess a hidden word by suggesting letters within a limited number of attempts. Each wrong guess reveals part of a “hangman” drawing, and the game ends if the drawing is completed. This project demonstrates string manipulation, backend word management, real-time validation, and interactive UI design.

Key Features

1. User Authentication (Optional)

   • Players can register/login to save game progress and track their scores.

   • Guest mode for quick play without registration.

2. Game Modes

   • Single-Player Mode: Guess words chosen randomly from a database.

   • Multiplayer Mode (Optional): One player sets a word while the other guesses.

   • Timed Challenge Mode: Guess as many words as possible within a time limit.

3. Word Database

   • Stores words in different categories (animals, fruits, movies, countries, etc.).

   • Random word selection for each new game.

4. Gameplay Mechanics

   • Word displayed as blanks (“_ _ _ _”).

   • Player inputs a letter →

     • If correct → revealed in the word.

     • If incorrect → part of the hangman drawing is shown.

   • Limited number of wrong attempts (e.g., 6–8).

5. Hints & Difficulty Levels

   • Easy, Medium, Hard (based on word length and hints allowed).

   • Hints reveal one random letter.

6. Scoring System

   • Points awarded for correct guesses.

   • Bonus for winning with fewer wrong attempts.

7. Leaderboard & Player Stats

   • Tracks total wins, losses, and highest scores.

   • Displays global leaderboard for top players.

8. Responsive UI

   • Attractive hangman illustrations with animations.

   • Mobile-friendly design using Bootstrap.

Technology Stack

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript (for UI, animations, and word input validation).

• Backend:

  • Node.js / PHP / Java for managing word database, user sessions, and multiplayer.

• Database: MySQL / MongoDB (for storing words, categories, user stats, and leaderboard).

How It Works

1. Player logs in (or plays as guest).

2. Game selects a random word (or player sets a word in multiplayer).

3. Word displayed as blanks on the screen.

4. Player guesses letters:

   • Correct → revealed in the word.

   • Wrong → part of the hangman is drawn.

5. Game ends if:

   • Word is guessed correctly → Player wins.

   • Hangman is fully drawn → Player loses.

6. Score updated and stored in leaderboard.