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Mini Project
Report on

“SNAKE AND LADDERS”

SUBMITTED TO THE SAVITRIBAI PHULE PUNE UNIVERSITY, PUNE IN


PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF

SECOND YEAR COMPUTER ENGINEERING

SUBMITTED BY

SHUBHAM KAMBLE EXAM SEAT NO- S190264294

UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF


Prof. Shilpa Vishwabrahma

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER ENGINEERING


PUNE DISTRICT EDUCATION ASSOCIATION’S
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, MANJARI, PUNE-412307.
AFFILIATED TO

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CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that the seminar report entities

“SNAKE AND LADDERS”


Submitted by
SHUBHAM KAMBLE EXAM SEAT NO-S190264294

is a bonafide work carried out by above students under the guidance of Prof.
Shilpa Vishwabrahma and it is approved for the Computer Graphics Laboratory
– Mini Project fulfilment of the requirement of Savitribai Phule Pune
University

Prof. Shilpa Vishwabrahma Prof. Dr. M. [Link]


Subject Teacher HOD, Computer Engineering

Dr. R.V. Patil


Principal

PUNE DISTRICT EDUCATION ASSOCIATION’S


COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, MANJARI, PUNE-412307

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DATA STRUCTURES AND
ALGORTIHMS

MINI PROJECT

Problem Statement:-

Design a mini project to implement Snake and Ladders Game using Python.

Introduction:-

Snake and Ladders is a classic board game enjoyed by people of all ages.
Implementing this game in Python provides a great opportunity to practice
programming concepts such as data structures, loops, conditionals, and user
interaction. In this mini project, we will design and implement a Snake and Ladders
game using Python. Let's embark on this exciting journey of building our own Snake
and Ladders game in Python!

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PYTHON PROGRAM CODE
import random

def create_board():
"""Initialize the game board with snakes and ladders positions."""
board = list(range(1, 101))
snakes = {16: 6, 47: 26, 49: 11, 56: 53, 62: 19, 64: 60, 87: 24, 93: 73, 95: 75, 98: 78}
ladders = {1: 38, 4: 14, 9: 31, 21: 42, 28: 84, 36: 44, 51: 67, 71: 91, 80: 100}
return board, snakes, ladders

def get_num_players():
"""Ask the user for the number of players."""
num_players = int(input("Enter the number of players: "))
return num_players

def get_player_names(num_players):
"""Ask the user for the names of each player."""
players = [input(f"Enter name for Player {i+1}: ") for i in range(num_players)]
return players

def roll_dice():
"""Simulate rolling a dice."""
return [Link](1, 6)

def move_player(player, player_position, snakes, ladders):


"""Move the player on the board."""
current_position = player_position[player]
dice_roll = roll_dice()
new_position = current_position + dice_roll
if new_position in snakes:
new_position = snakes[new_position]
print(f"{player} landed on a snake! Moved to position {new_position}")
elif new_position in ladders:
new_position = ladders[new_position]
print(f"{player} landed on a ladder! Moved to position {new_position}")
else:
print(f"{player} rolled a {dice_roll}. Moved to position {new_position}")
return new_position

def check_win(player, position):


"""Check if the player has won the game."""
if position >= 100:
print(f"{player} wins!")
return True
return False
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def play_game(players, board, snakes, ladders):
"""Main game loop."""
player_position = {player: 0 for player in players}
while True:
for player in players:
input(f"{player}, press Enter to roll the dice.")
player_position[player] = move_player(player, player_position, snakes, ladders)
if check_win(player, player_position[player]):
return
play_again = input("Do you want to play again? (yes/no): ")
if play_again.lower() != 'yes':
break

# Main code
board, snakes, ladders = create_board()
num_players = get_num_players()
players = get_player_names(num_players)
play_game(players, board, snakes, ladders)

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OUTPUT:-

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CONCLUSION

In conclusion, the journey of designing and implementing a Snake and Ladders game
using Python has been both educational and enjoyable. Through this mini project,
we've explored various programming concepts and techniques, while also creating a
classic board game that provides entertainment and challenges for players.

Throughout the project, we've gained valuable experience in:

1. Problem Solving: Tackling challenges related to game logic, player movement,


and win conditions required creative problem-solving skills.
2. Python Programming: Applying Python programming concepts such as data
structures, loops, conditionals, and functions to implement the game's
functionalities.
3. User Interaction: Designing a user-friendly interface for players to interact with
the game, including inputting dice rolls and viewing game progress.
4. Testing and Debugging: Testing the game thoroughly and debugging issues to
ensure smooth gameplay and functionality.
5. Project Organization: Structuring the project code in a clear and organized
manner, making it easy to understand and maintain.

Common questions

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Win conditions are implemented using conditional logic to check if a player's position has reached or exceeded the desired endpoint, typically position 100 in Snake and Ladders. By utilizing conditional statements, the program determines when a player meets the criteria to win, triggering a win message and ending the game. This demonstrates how conditions control the flow of the game and execute specific sequences based on certain criteria .

Challenges included managing the game logic for player movement, specifically handling interactions with snakes and ladders, and ensuring the win conditions are correctly implemented. These were addressed through creative problem-solving skills, thorough testing, and debugging processes to identify any logical errors and ensure the game functions as intended .

Player movement in the game is handled using a function that simulates dice rolls to advance the player's position. The program checks if the new position contains a snake or ladder by referencing the snakes and ladders dictionaries, respectively. If a player lands on a snake's head, they move down to the snake's tail; if they land at the bottom of a ladder, they move up to the ladder's top .

Project organization is crucial in structuring the codebase clearly and logically, which aids in ease of understanding and maintenance. Organized code helps in identifying functions and their purposes quickly, which is essential for debugging and future updates or enhancements to the game. It also ensures the project remains manageable and efficient for ongoing development .

The implementation of the Snake and Ladders game in Python uses a list to represent the game board and two dictionaries to map the positions of snakes and ladders. The list represents the board with 100 positions, while the dictionaries map specific positions where players encounter snakes or ladders to their respective end positions on the board .

The project focused on several programming concepts to enhance the educational experience: problem-solving skills to address game logic and player dynamics, Python programming skills through the use of data structures, loops, conditionals, and functions, user interaction design for better gameplay experience, thorough testing and debugging to ensure smooth gameplay, and project organization to maintain understandable and maintainable code .

Implementing a classic board game like Snake and Ladders in Python offers several educational benefits: it enhances understanding of core programming concepts through practical application, fosters problem-solving skills by requiring students to translate game logic into code, and develops debugging and testing skills essential for software development. Moreover, it provides insight into user-centered design by requiring developers to consider user experience with a simple, interactive interface .

Testing and debugging are valuable because they involve identifying and resolving bugs or logical errors that may impair gameplay or cause incorrect outcomes. This process ensures the game's reliability and functionality, provides a smooth gamer experience, and reflects the effectiveness of applied programming techniques through iterative improvements .

Fairness and randomness in gameplay are ensured by using a dice roll mechanic simulated with Python’s random number generator. This ensures that each player's move is unpredictably decided, thus balancing the element of chance and skill in gameplay dynamics and maintaining fairness throughout .

User interaction is facilitated through a text-based interface where players input commands to roll the dice and receive feedback on their movements. This design allows players to actively partake in the decision-making process and enhances engagement by keeping them informed of their positions and interactions with snakes and ladders .

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