Build a simple version of Hangman.

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Creating a simple version of Hangman is a fun way to practice programming and game logic.

Here’s a structured approach to building this game, including game steps, input ideas, and additional features to enhance it.

Game Steps (Workflow)

1. Introduction:
   • Start with a welcome message explaining the rules of Hangman.
   • Provide brief instructions on how to play (guessing letters, how many guesses are allowed, etc.).
2. Word Selection:
   • Choose a word for the player to guess. This can be randomly selected from a predefined list or from a file.
3. Display State:
   • Show the current state of the word with guessed letters and placeholders for remaining letters.
   • Display the number of incorrect guesses left (hangman stages).
4. User Input:
   • Prompt the player to guess a letter.
   • Check if the letter is in the word.
5. Update Game State:
   • Update the display with the correct guesses.
   • Keep track of incorrect guesses and update the hangman drawing if applicable.
6. Check for Win/Loss:
   • Determine if the player has guessed the word or used all allowed guesses.
   • Display a win or loss message based on the result.
7. Replay Option:
   • Offer the player the option to play again or exit the game.

Input Ideas

1. Guess Input:
   • Prompt the player to enter a single letter.
   • Validate that the input is a single alphabetic character.
2. Replay Input:
   • After a game ends, ask the player if they want to play again (e.g., y for yes, n for no).
3. Word List:
   • Provide a list of words to choose from, which can be hardcoded or read from a file.

Additional Features

1. Difficulty Levels:
   • Implement difficulty levels by varying word length or allowing more or fewer incorrect guesses.
2. Hangman Drawing:
   • Add a visual representation of the hangman that updates with each incorrect guess.
3. Hints:
   • Offer hints if the player is struggling (e.g., reveal a letter or provide a clue).
4. Word Categories:
   • Categorize words into themes (e.g., animals, movies) and allow players to choose a category.
5. Score Tracking:
   • Keep track of the player’s score across multiple games and display statistics.
6. Save and Load:
   • Allow players to save their progress and load a game later.
7. Custom Words:
   • Allow players to input their own words for the game.
8. Leaderboard:
   • Create a leaderboard to track high scores and player achievements.

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