Hangman Game (Code) in Python

Hangman Game in Python

About the project: create a new Python project for a classic Hangman game.

The game will select a random word from a predefined list. You'll have to guess letters one at a time to reveal the word. Each incorrect guess will bring you closer to losing the game.

Below Python script is a complete, playable Hangman game.

How to use this Hangman Game:

Run the Python script.
When you run it, you can start guessing letters. The game will keep track of your correct and incorrect guesses and will let you know when you've won or lost.
You can play as many times as you like.

Project Level: Beginner

You can directly copy the below snippet code with the help of green copy button, paste it and run it in any Python editor you have.

Steps: Follow these steps

Step 1: Copy below code using green 'copy' button.

Step 2: Paste the code on your chosen editor.

Step 3: Save the code with filename and .py extention.

Step 4: Run (Press F5 if using python IDLE)



# hangman_game.py

import random

def get_random_word():
    """
    Returns a random word from a predefined list.
    You can easily modify this list to change the words in the game.
    """
    word_list = ["python", "hangman", "computer", "programming", "developer", "keyboard", "algorithm"]
    return random.choice(word_list).upper()

def play_game():
    """
    Main function to run a single game of Hangman.
    """
    word_to_guess = get_random_word()
    guessed_letters = set()
    incorrect_guesses = 0
    max_incorrect_guesses = 6

    print("--- Python Hangman Game ---")
    print("Guess the word one letter at a time.")
    print(f"You have {max_incorrect_guesses} incorrect guesses before you lose.")

    while incorrect_guesses < max_incorrect_guesses:
        # Display the current state of the word
        display_word = ""
        for letter in word_to_guess:
            if letter in guessed_letters:
                display_word += letter + " "
            else:
                display_word += "_ "
        
        print("\n" + display_word)

        # Check for a win
        if "_" not in display_word:
            print("\nCongratulations! You won!")
            print(f"The word was: {word_to_guess}")
            break

        # Get users guess
        guess = input("Guess a letter: ").upper()

        if len(guess) != 1 or not guess.isalpha():
            print("Invalid input. Please enter a single letter.")
            continue
        
        if guess in guessed_letters:
            print("You already guessed that letter. Try another one.")
            continue

        guessed_letters.add(guess)

        if guess in word_to_guess:
            print(f"Good guess! '{guess}' is in the word.")
        else:
            incorrect_guesses += 1
            print(f"Incorrect guess. '{guess}' is not in the word.")
            print(f"You have {max_incorrect_guesses - incorrect_guesses} incorrect guesses left.")
    
    else: # This block executes if the while loop finishes without a 'break'
        print("\nGame over! You ran out of guesses.")
        print(f"The word was: {word_to_guess}")


def main():
    """
    Runs the Hangman game and allows the user to play multiple times.
    """
    while True:
        play_game()
        play_again = input("\nDo you want to play again? (yes/no): ").lower()
        if play_again != 'yes':
            print("Thanks for playing! Goodbye.")
            break

# This ensures that main() is called only when the script is executed directly.
if __name__ == "__main__":
    main()