Yahtzee app demo

Summary

The video demonstrates a Yahtzee app where users can roll dice up to three times per round, hold dice they want to keep, and score based on various categories. The interface includes five dice, a roll button, and a scoring system that updates in real time. The app allows players to toggle dice to hold, re-roll, or change their choices during the game. The game concludes with a final score, and the app resets for a new game. Key features like scoring, dice holding, and toggling options are highlighted in the demo.

Takeaways

• 🎲 The app begins with five rectangles representing dice that have not been rolled yet.
• 🎲 Users have a 'Roll' button to start each round, allowing up to three rolls per round.
• 🎲 Scoring categories are shown without initial scores, and users can pick them based on rolls.
• 🎲 The current score is displayed, starting at zero before any rounds are played.
• 🎲 Dice can be selected or ‘held’ so they won’t roll again, helping users focus on specific values.
• 🎲 Users can try for specific combinations, like three of a kind or four of a kind, with each roll.
• 🎲 The app updates the score automatically after each scoring category is chosen.
• 🎲 Players can attempt various combinations, including straights, full houses, and Yahtzees.
• 🎲 The score tracker displays the cumulative total, and the game resets after finishing.
• 🎲 Features include re-rolling certain dice and picking scoring categories without using all rolls.

Q & A

What does the video demo showcase?

The video demo showcases the Yahtzee app, built as part of a machine problem assignment. It demonstrates the app's core functionalities, such as rolling dice, holding dice, selecting categories, and updating scores.

How many dice are rolled in each round of the game?

Five dice are rolled in each round of the game, represented by five rectangles on the screen.

How many rolls can a player make in a single round?

A player can make three rolls per round.

What happens when the roll button is clicked?

When the roll button is clicked, the dice values are updated randomly, and the button label changes to indicate the current roll (first, second, or third).

How can a player hold specific dice from being rolled again?

A player can hold specific dice by clicking on them, which prevents those dice from being rolled again in the subsequent rolls.

How is the score for the 'three of a kind' category calculated?

The score for the 'three of a kind' category is calculated as the sum of all the dice values when at least three dice show the same number.

What happens after a category is selected and scored?

After a category is selected and scored, the dice and score are cleared, and the player can start a new round.

Can a player select a category without using all three rolls?

Yes, a player can select a category and score without using all three rolls if they are satisfied with the current result.

What happens when the game ends?

When the game ends, the final score is displayed, and the app resets, allowing the player to start a new game.

What is the function of the toggle feature for dice?

The toggle feature allows players to select or deselect dice for holding. Untoggled dice will be re-rolled, while toggled dice will remain unchanged.