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Practical Challenge - Hangman

Tutorial: Breakdown a game of hangman!

Introduction

Now that we know python basics, and how to use the module Turtle, let's put it all together and create a simple and interactive hangman game. In this game:

The computer will randomly pick a word from a list
A player will try to guess the secret word one letter at a time.
A wrong guess makes the turtle draw a part of a stick figure.
Too many wrong guesses, the turtle finishes the drawing and you lose.
Guess the word before that happens, you win.

It may seem unnecessary to list out each step of the hangman game - everyone knows how to play hangman! But I promise, it definitely helps makes things ALOT simpler as we proceed.

Before we proceed, a quick knowledge check:

Do we know what lists are and how to define them?
Do we know what loops are and how do set them up?
Do we know x and y coordinates and what they mean?
Do we remember how to use turtle?

Once we're ready. Lets proceed!