/liar-s_dice

Primary LanguagePython

Liar's Dice Game

A Python implementation of the classic Liar's Dice game featuring AI opponents.

Features

  • Support for 2+ players (human vs AI bots)
  • Each player starts with 5 dice
  • Turn-based bidding system
  • Choice to raise bid or challenge previous bid
  • Automatic dice reduction for round losers
  • Game continues until one player remains
  • Optional "wild ones" mode where 1's count as current bid value

Installation

pip install -r requirements.txt

Usage

Run the game:

python src/main.py

Game Rules

  1. Players roll concealed dice each round
  2. First player bids (quantity + face value)
  3. Next player must either:
    • Raise bid (higher quantity of same face or any quantity of higher face)
    • Challenge previous bid as "liar"
  4. On challenge:
    • If bid valid: challenger loses die
    • If bid invalid: bidder loses die
  5. Loser starts next round
  6. Last player with dice wins