Guess the Cocktail Game

Welcome to the "Guess the Cocktail Game"! This is a console-based game where you try to guess the name of a cocktail based on its instructions. With each incorrect guess, you'll receive additional hints to help you figure out the correct answer.

Features

• Fetches random cocktail recipes from TheCocktailDB API.
• Provides hints such as ingredients, category, glass type, and whether the cocktail is alcoholic.
• Allows setting the game difficulty, which determines the number of letters revealed after each incorrect guess.
• Keeps track of the high score locally.

Technologies Used

• Java: The primary programming language used to build the game.
• Spring Boot: For building the backend logic and handling API interactions.
• Maven: For managing dependencies and building the project.
• TheCocktailDB API: Used to fetch random cocktail recipes.
• JUnit & Mockito: For unit testing the game logic.

How to Play

1. Start the Game: The game begins with a welcome message and rules displayed on the console.
2. Select Difficulty: Choose your desired difficulty level:
   • Easy: 3 letters are revealed with each incorrect guess.
   • Normal: 2 letters are revealed.
   • Hard: Only 1 letter is revealed.
3. Guess the Cocktail: Based on the instructions provided, try to guess the cocktail's name.
4. Hints: With each incorrect guess, additional hints such as the type of glass, ingredients, and whether the drink is alcoholic will be revealed.
5. Scoring: Earn points based on the number of attempts left when you guess correctly. The game tracks the high score, so try to beat your best!

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Java 21 or later
• Maven

Running the Game

1. Clone the repository to your local machine:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/guess-the-cocktail-game.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd guess-the-cocktail-game

3. Build the project using Maven:

   mvn clean install

4. Run the game:

   mvn spring-boot:run

Playing the Game

After running the game, follow the on-screen instructions to play. You'll start by selecting a difficulty level, and then the game will begin giving you hints for guessing the cocktail name. Try to guess correctly in as few attempts as possible to maximize your score!

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Enjoy the game, and good luck guessing the cocktails!