Hangman Game

A Python implementation of the classic Hangman game, allowing players to guess a word by selecting letters. This version includes adjustable difficulty levels and an external word list for added variety.

Features

• Three Difficulty Levels: Choose between easy, medium, and hard, where difficulty determines the length of the word.
• Random Word Selection: Words are chosen randomly from an external file (hangman_words.txt).
• ASCII Hangman Graphics: Visual hangman graphics display with each incorrect guess.

How to Play

1. Clone this repository or download the files.
2. Ensure hangman.py and hangman_words.txt are in the same directory.
3. Run the game with Python:

   python hangman.py

4. Follow the on-screen prompts to guess letters and try to reveal the word before reaching the maximum number of incorrect guesses.

File Structure

• hangman.py: The main Python script that runs the game.
• hangman_words.txt: A text file containing a list of words for the game.

Example Gameplay

Choose a difficulty level (easy, medium, hard): medium
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Current word: _ a _ _ _ _
Guessed letters: 
Enter a letter: e

Customizing the Word List

To customize the game, you can add, remove, or modify words in hangman_words.txt. Each word should be on a new line.