Project Overview:

The Hangman Game is a classic word-guessing game where the player tries to guess a hidden word by suggesting letters within a limited number of incorrect attempts. This web-based version is designed to be interactive, visually engaging, and optionally multi-user, using a backend to manage scoreboards, custom word libraries, and multiplayer challenges.

This project demonstrates knowledge in DOM manipulation, event handling, string processing, and optionally database and session management, making it a great choice for a final-year computer science student.

Technologies Used:

• Frontend:

  • HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap – for layout and design

  • JavaScript – for game logic and interaction

• Backend (Optional):

  • PHP / Java / Node.js – for user management, word bank, and score tracking

  • MySQL / MongoDB – for storing users, scores, and word lists

Key Features:

1. Single Player Mode:

   • The player guesses letters of a hidden word.

   • Each wrong guess adds a part to the "hangman".

   • Game ends when the full word is guessed or the hangman is completed.

2. Dynamic Word Selection:

   • Random words loaded from a word list or backend database.

   • Categorized word banks (e.g., animals, technology, geography).

3. UI Features:

   • Letters of the alphabet displayed for easy clicking.

   • Visual drawing of the hangman after each wrong attempt.

   • Hint system (optional): Gives a clue after a certain number of wrong guesses.

4. Score and Timer (Optional):

   • Score based on speed and accuracy.

   • Countdown timer for added difficulty.

5. Responsive Design:

   • Works on desktops, tablets, and mobile devices.

6. Game History and Leaderboard (Optional Backend):

   • User login system.

   • Tracks past games, win/loss records, and high scores.

   • Global or friend leaderboard.

Optional Multiplayer Mode:

• Two-player mode: One user enters a word, the other tries to guess it.

• Multiplayer challenge: Compete with friends in real-time or turn-based guessing games.

How It Works (Core Logic):

• Game selects a word from a predefined or dynamic list.

• Display underscores representing each letter in the word.

• Player selects letters:

  • Correct letters reveal their position(s).

  • Incorrect letters increment the "hangman" drawing.

• Game ends in win or loss.

• Reset or next-word option available.