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Create a Basic Trivia Game

The Basic Trivia Game allows players to answer multiple-choice questions, providing immediate feedback on their answers. Players select answers from a set of trivia questions and receive feedback indicating whether their choice was correct or incorrect. At the end of the game, players are given a final score based on the number of correct answers. Use any language to complete the features and stories.

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2024-08-07

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(F) Minimum Viable Product (MVP)

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Display trivia questions with multiple-choice answers, provide immediate feedback, show a final score, and begin with a welcome message and instructions.

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(S) Game Initialization

As a player I want the game to start with a welcome message and instructions, so that I know how to play the game and what to expect.

Key Points

The game should display a welcome message at the start.
Basic instructions on how to play and input answers should be provided.
The game should start immediately after displaying the instructions.

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(S) Question Display

As a player, I want to see a trivia question with multiple-choice answers, so that I can select the correct answer

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Each question should be displayed with a clear prompt.
There should be four multiple-choice options labeled A, B, C, and D.
The player should be able to input their choice using the corresponding letter.

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(S) Question Display

As a player, I want to see a trivia question with multiple-choice answers, so that I can select the correct answer

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Each question should be displayed with a clear prompt.
There should be four multiple-choice options labeled A, B, C, and D.
The player should be able to input their choice using the corresponding letter.

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(S) Answer Evaluation

As a player, I want to receive immediate feedback on my answer, so that I know if I was correct and can learn from my mistakes.

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The game should inform the player if their answer was correct or incorrect immediately after they answer.
If incorrect, the game should display the correct answer.
The game should track the number of correct answers.

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(S) Score Display

As a player, I want to see my final score at the end of the game, so that I can assess my performance.

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The final score should be displayed after the last question.
The score should show the number of correct answers out of the total questions.
The game should display a closing message summarizing the player’s performance.

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(F) Score Tracking Feature

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Track player's score throughout the trivia game, updating for correct answers and saving results to a JSON file for later retrieval and review.

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Learn JSON

JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is a lightweight data interchange format that is easy for humans and machines to read and write. Learn about it if needed.

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You'll need to learn how to read and write JSON to and from a file for this feature.

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(S) Ask Player for Name

As a player, I want the game to ask for my name at the start, so that I can personalize my game experience and have my scores associated with my name.

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At the start of the game, the player should be prompted to enter their name.
The game should store the player's name for use in score tracking and display.
The game should greet the player using their name.

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(S) Real-Time Score Tracking

As a player, I want the game to keep track of my score during the trivia round, so that I can see how well I am performing as I play.

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The game should start with a score of zero for each player.
The score should increment by one for each correct answer.
The current score should be available for display at any point during the game.

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(S) Save Score to JSON

As a player, I want the game to save my score to a JSON file, so that my achievements are recorded and I can track my progress over time.

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At the end of the game, the player's name and score should be saved to a JSON file.
The JSON file should store scores for multiple players, appending new scores without overwriting existing data.
The file should be structured in a way that is easy to read and understand.

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(S) Load Scores from JSON

As a player, I want the game to load and display previous scores from a JSON file, so that I can view my past performances and compare them with my current scores.

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Upon starting the game, the program should load scores from the existing JSON file.
The game should display a list of previous scores, including player names and their corresponding scores.
The display should be clear and sorted, allowing players to easily identify their past achievements.

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(F) Support for Multiple Trivia Decks

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Load trivia decks from a directory, display a menu of decks for selection, show deck metadata, and run the game with the chosen deck.

Tip: Think about how you should store and read the decks based on the previous feature.

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(S) Deck Directory Reading

As a developer, I want the program to read trivia decks from a directory, so that the game can dynamically load and use different sets of questions without hardcoding them.

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The program should be able to read all files within a specified directory containing trivia decks.
Each deck should be formatted correctly and include a category and questions.
The program should validate the content of each file to ensure it is usable.

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(S) Deck Selection Menu

As a player, I want to see a menu of available trivia decks, so that I can choose which set of questions I want to play with.

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The game should display a list of available decks, each with a category and the number of questions.
The player should be able to select a deck using a simple input mechanism (e.g., entering a number or letter).
The game should confirm the player's selection before starting the trivia round.

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(S) Deck Metadata Display

As a player, I want to see the category and number of questions for each deck, so that I can make an informed decision about which deck to play.

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Each deck in the menu should display its category.
The number of questions in each deck should be shown alongside its category.
Deck information should be clearly formatted for easy reading.

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(S) Running the Game with Selected Deck

As a player, I want the game to run with the deck I selected, so that I can play a round of trivia with my chosen set of questions.

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Once a deck is selected, the game should load and present questions from that deck.
The game should proceed as per the existing rules, using the selected deck for questions.
At the end of the game, the player's score should be based solely on the selected deck's questions.

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