Farkle Game

Overview

Farkle is a popular dice game where players take turns rolling six dice to score points. The objective is to be the first player to reach 10,000 points. This Python-based version of Farkle features a graphical user interface (GUI) created with the Tkinter library. The game allows multiple human and AI players to compete.

Features

• GUI-based gameplay using Tkinter
• Supports multiple human and AI players
• Dynamic status updates and score tracking
• Handles scoring combinations and game logic
• End-of-game winner announcement

Requirements

• Python 3.x
• tkinter library (usually included with Python)

Installation

1. Ensure you have Python 3.x installed on your system.
2. Clone this repository or download the game script.
3. Navigate to the directory where the script is located.

How to Play

1. Open your terminal or command prompt.
2. Run the script using Python:

   python farkle.py

3. Follow the on-screen prompts to start the game.

Game Instructions

Starting the Game

• When the game starts, you will be prompted to enter the number of human players and AI players.
• Enter the names for human players.

Gameplay

• Each player takes turns rolling six dice.
• After rolling, the player can choose scoring combinations from the list.
• Points are awarded based on the chosen combinations.
• The player can continue rolling the remaining dice or end their turn to bank the current score.
• If a player rolls and cannot make any scoring combinations, they "Farkle" and lose the points accumulated in that turn.

Scoring Combinations

• 111 = 1000 points
• 666 = 600 points
• 555 = 500 points
• 444 = 400 points
• 333 = 300 points
• 222 = 200 points
• 1 = 100 points
• 5 = 50 points

Ending the Turn

• Click "End Turn" to bank your current score and pass the turn to the next player.
• The game proceeds until a player reaches the target score of 10,000 points.
• The last round starts when a player reaches or exceeds 10,000 points.

Winning the Game

• The game ends when all players have completed the last round.
• The player with the highest score at the end of the game is declared the winner.

Game Outputs

Test Cases

Developer Notes

• The game uses the Tkinter library to create the GUI.
• The game logic handles dice rolls, scoring, turn management, and end-of-game conditions.
• The POINTS dictionary defines the scoring combinations and their respective points.

Future Enhancements

• Add more sophisticated AI player logic.
• Improve the user interface for better user experience.
• Add options for customizing game rules and target score.

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Enjoy playing Farkle! If you encounter any issues or have suggestions for improvements, feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request. Happy gaming!