Welcome to "Bulls and Cows", a captivating game of deduction that combines strategy and chance. Developed with JavaScript, this game runs directly in your console and offers three levels of difficulty: Easy, Medium, and Difficult. Regardless of your experience level, "Bulls and Cows" promises an engaging and intellectually stimulating gaming experience.
Before you can start playing, you need to install readline-sync
. This package is essential for the game's interaction with the console. To install it, open your terminal and run:
bash npm install readline-sync
Ensure you have Node.js installed on your system. If you haven't installed Node.js yet, you can download it from Node.js official website.
With readline-sync
installed, follow these steps to launch the game:
- Navigate to the directory where you downloaded the game files.
- Start the game by running
node index.js
.
Your adventure begins with a personalized greeting message. You'll be asked to input your name; if you prefer not to, you'll be identified as "Guest" throughout the game.
"Bulls and Cows" includes three levels of increasing difficulty:
- Easy: Ideal for newcomers or those seeking a leisurely gaming session.
- Medium: Offers a steeper challenge, suitable for intermediate players.
- Difficult: Designed for experienced players, this level tests your guessing abilities to the fullest.
The objective is to accurately predict a four-digit number composed exclusively of unique digits. Each incorrect guess receives feedback indicating how close you are to the correct answer:
- Bulls: Represents digits that are present in the correct position and match the guessed digit.
- Cows: Indicates digits that are part of the secret number but positioned incorrectly.
For instance, if the secret number is 1234
and you guess 1122
, you'd receive 1 bull (for the 2
) and 2 cows (for the 1
s).
Each round concludes with a summary of your performance, detailing:
- The level played.
- The current game number (e.g., 1st game, 2nd game, etc.).
- The total number of attempts made thus far.
Upon completion, you'll be addressed as either "Guest" or by your chosen name, signifying the conclusion of your gaming session.
Whether you're new to "Bulls and Cows" or a returning enthusiast, we hope you find the strategic challenges and engaging gameplay rewarding. Enjoy your guessing journey, and may fortune favor your efforts!
Should you have any questions, suggestions, or need assistance, feel free to reach out.