If you’re looking for a lighthearted yet strategic game to enjoy with friends, the Pig Game might just be the perfect choice. Not only does it bring in elements of luck, but it also encourages players to think carefully about when to push their luck or when to play it safe. Now available as a Python project for everyone interested in coding and gaming, this game has gained popularity among casual players.
Table of Contents
What is the Pig Game
Using a six-sided dice, the Pig Game is a straightforward yet entertaining game. All you need is a dice, some paper to keep score, and a strong sense of timing and chance. It may be played by two to ten people. Being the first player to get 100 points is the goal, but there’s a catch. Players must choose between holding and banking their points or continuing to roll the dice as they accrue points during their turn. They forfeit all of the points they earned during that turn if they roll a 1.
import random
# Define the Pig Game class
class PigGame:
def __init__(self, players):
self.players = players
self.scores = [0] * players
self.current_score = 0
self.current_player = 0
def roll_dice(self):
# Simulate rolling a dice, returns a random number between 1 and 6
return random.randint(1, 6)
def hold(self):
# Add current turn's score to the player's total score
self.scores[self.current_player] += self.current_score
print(f"Player {self.current_player + 1} holds. Total score: {self.scores[self.current_player]}")
self.current_score = 0
self.next_player()
def next_player(self):
# Switch to the next player
self.current_player = (self.current_player + 1) % self.players
print(f"Now, it's Player {self.current_player + 1}'s turn!")
def play_turn(self):
# Main gameplay loop for each turn
while True:
print(f"Player {self.current_player + 1}'s turn. Current score: {self.current_score}")
choice = input("Roll or Hold? (r/h): ").lower()
if choice == 'r':
dice = self.roll_dice()
print(f"Player {self.current_player + 1} rolled a {dice}.")
if dice == 1:
print("Oops! Rolled a 1. You lose all points this turn!")
self.current_score = 0
self.next_player()
break
else:
self.current_score += dice
print(f"Current turn score: {self.current_score}")
if self.scores[self.current_player] + self.current_score >= 100:
print(f"Player {self.current_player + 1} wins with {self.scores[self.current_player] + self.current_score} points!")
return True
elif choice == 'h':
self.hold()
break
else:
print("Invalid input. Please type 'r' to roll or 'h' to hold.")
return False
# Main function to start the game
def main():
print("Welcome to the Pig Game!")
players = int(input("Enter the number of players (2-10): "))
# Create the game instance
game = PigGame(players)
# Continue the game until someone wins
while True:
if game.play_turn():
print("Game Over. Thanks for playing!")
break
if __name__ == "__main__":
main()
