Add Leaderboard, Sound Feedback, and Timer Functionality to Space Explorer Quiz Game

[Kritika75]

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Issue Title

Enhancements for Space Quiz Game #1037

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Info about the Related Issue

The aim of the Space Explorer Quiz Game project is to create an engaging and educational experience that allows players to test their knowledge of astronomy through a series of interactive quiz questions. The project seeks to combine learning with entertainment, encouraging users to improve their understanding of space-related topics while enjoying the gameplay

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Name

Kritika Singh

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GitHub ID

Kritika75

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Email ID

kritikasingh37918@gmail.com

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Closes

issue no. #1037

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Describe the Add-ons or Changes You've Made

1. Leaderboard Functionality:
   Added a leaderboard to track and display player scores, along with options to retake the quiz or view scores on the final screen.
2. Feedback Mechanism:
   Introduced a feedback system to indicate correct or incorrect answers using color coding and sound effects.
3. Sound Effects:
   Integrated audio feedback for answers, enhancing player engagement and immersion.
4. Timer Functionality:
   Implemented a countdown timer for each question, increasing the game's challenge and urgency.
5. Final Screen Logic:
   Created a structured final screen to give players control over their next steps after the quiz.
6. Improved Code Structure:
   Encapsulated the main game loop within a main() function for better readability and maintainability.
7. Display Logic Enhancements:
   Ensured the timer is visible during questions and updated the screen smoothly with background drawing.

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Type of Change

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• Bug fix (non-breaking change which fixes an issue)
• New feature (non-breaking change which adds functionality)
• Code style update (formatting, local variables)
• Breaking change (fix or feature that would cause existing functionality to not work as expected)
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How Has This Been Tested?

The game underwent multiple playthroughs to ensure smooth transitions and accurate handling of user inputs, including validation of the leaderboard and sound effects. Edge cases, such as timeouts and rapid answer selections, were simulated to verify correct game responses. Peer feedback during testing helped identify usability issues, leading to refinements for a seamless user experience.

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Checklist

Please confirm the following:

• My code follows the guidelines of this project.
• I have performed a self-review of my own code.
• I have commented my code, particularly wherever it was hard to understand.
• I have made corresponding changes to the documentation.
• My changes generate no new warnings.
• I have added things that prove my fix is effective or that my feature works.
• Any dependent changes have been merged and published in downstream modules.

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