Dot Connect

Dot Connect is a two-player game where players compete to create boxes by connecting dots with lines.

Game Objective

The objective of Dot Connect is to score the most points by creating boxes on the game grid. A box is formed when a player closes it with the fourth line. Each completed box scores a point for the player who created it.

Package/Script Name

The script utilizes the Tkinter library to create a graphical user interface (GUI) for the game. It provides a canvas where players can click in between two dots to draw lines and track their scores. The game board consists of a grid of dots, and players take turns drawing horizontal or vertical lines between adjacent dots. When a player completes a square by closing off the fourth side, they earn a point and get an additional turn.

The script keeps track of each player's score and displays it in a separate info frame within the GUI. The game continues until all squares on the grid are completed, and a "GAME OVER" message is displayed.

Setup instructions

To set up and run the "Dot Connect" game, follow these instructions:

1. Install Python: Ensure that Python is installed on your system. You can download the latest version of Python from the official website: https://www.python.org/downloads/

2. Install Tkinter: Tkinter is the standard GUI library for Python. It is usually included with Python installations on most platforms. However, if you don't have Tkinter installed, you can install it using a package manager or by following the instructions specific to your operating system.

3. Download the Script: Download the "Dot Connect" script to your local machine. You can either copy the script code from this conversation or download it from a source such as GitHub.

4. Run the Script: Open a terminal or command prompt and navigate to the directory where the script is saved. Run the script using the Python interpreter by executing the following command:

   python dot_connect.py
   

5. Play the Game: The game window will open, displaying the game board with dots. Players can take turns clicking in between two dots to draw lines. The objective is to complete squares by closing off the fourth side. Each completed square earns a point for the respective player. The game continues until all squares are completed. A "GAME OVER" message will be displayed when the game ends.

6. Reset the Game: After the game is over, you can click the "Reset Game" button to start a new game and reset the scores.

That's it! You have successfully set up and can now enjoy playing the "Dot Connect" game. Have fun strategizing and competing against your opponent!

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Author

AnkitaBarbora (https://github.com/AnkitaBarbora)