BINGO Game

This project is a console-based implementation of the classic game of Bingo, developed in C++. It features a two-player mode, a high-score system, and the ability to save and resume games. The application is designed to be run in a command-line environment on a system that supports C++ compilation.

Author

• M Basim Irfan (23L-0846)

Features

• Two-Player Gameplay: Players take turns selecting numbers from their respective Bingo tables.

• Dynamic Tables: The game generates unique, random Bingo tables for each player.

• Scoring System: The first player to complete a line (row, column, or diagonal) wins the round.

• Game History: The application records the winners and losers of each game in a game_history.txt file.

• High Scores: A "Hall of Fame" feature tracks players with the most wins, storing the data in a high_scores.txt file.

• Save & Resume: Players can save an ongoing game and resume it later from the main menu.

• Instructions: A dedicated "How to Play" screen provides instructions for new players.

• User-Friendly Interface: The game uses system("CLS") and system("color") to provide a clean and colorful console interface.

How to Compile and Run

To compile and run this program, you will need a C++ compiler (like g++).

1. Save the file: Save the provided code as Bingo.cpp.

2. Compile the code: Open a terminal or command prompt and navigate to the directory containing the file. Use the following command to compile:

   g++ Bingo.cpp -o Bingo.exe
   
   

3. Run the executable: Execute the compiled file:

   ./Bingo.exe
   
   

Files

The game uses the following external files to store persistent data. These files will be created automatically if they do not exist.

• game_history.txt: Stores a log of all completed games, including the winner and loser.

• high_scores.txt: Contains the top players' names and their win counts.

• resume_game.txt: Stores the state of a game when a player chooses to save and exit.

• game_instructions.txt: This file is required to display the "How to Play" instructions. It should contain the instructions you wish to display. A sample content for this file would be:

  HOW TO PLAY BINGO
  
  1. The game is for two players.
  2. Each player gets a randomly generated grid of numbers.
  3. Players take turns calling out a number.
  4. If the number exists on a player's grid, it is marked off (replaced with 0).
  5. The first player to get 5 lines (rows, columns, or diagonals) wins.
  
  

Project Structure

The project is structured with multiple functions for a clear and organized approach:

• main_menu(): Displays the main menu with options for New Game, Continue, History, High Scores, Instructions, and Exit.

• new_game(): Starts a new game, including player name input and table generation.

• continue_game() and resume_game(): Handles saving and loading game states to a file.

• display_history() and display_high_scores(): Reads from files and displays game history and high scores.

• replace_number(): Marks a number on the Bingo grid.

• row_check(), column_check(), main_diagonal_check(), secondary_diagonal_check(): Functions to check for winning conditions.

• table_display(): Prints the Bingo table to the console.

• random_table(): Generates a new, unique Bingo table.