Jenna's PHP Example

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Game Directions

Welcome, matey! In this game, you will choose one of three treasure boxes each round. Each box may contain treasure, nothing at all, or a trap.

Treasure = +10 points
Empty Box = 0 points
Trap = -5 points
The game lasts 5 rounds

This program demonstrates how SESSION variables can store and update values from page to page.

CODE FOLLOWS


<?php
session_name('treasuregame');
session_start();
error_reporting(E_ALL);

$playerName = '';

if ($_SERVER['REQUEST_METHOD'] == 'POST') {
    $playerName = trim($_POST['playerName']);

    if ($playerName == '') {
        $playerName = 'Pirate Player';
    }

    $_SESSION['playerName'] = $playerName;
    $_SESSION['score'] = 0;
    $_SESSION['round'] = 1;
    $_SESSION['maxRounds'] = 5;
    $_SESSION['message'] = 'Ahoy! Choose a treasure box to begin your hunt.';
    $_SESSION['gameOver'] = false;

    header('Location: treasure_play.php');
    exit;
}
include('../includes/header.php');
?>

<div class="treasure-banner">
    <h1>Jenna's Treasure Box Game</h1>
    <p>Use PHP SESSIONS to keep score and track rounds across page requests.</p>
</div>

<div class="treasure-panel">
    <h2>Game Directions</h2>

    <p>
        Welcome, matey! In this game, you will choose one of three treasure boxes each round.
        Each box may contain treasure, nothing at all, or a trap.
    </p>

    <ul>
        <li>Treasure = +10 points</li>
        <li>Empty Box = 0 points</li>
        <li>Trap = -5 points</li>
        <li>The game lasts 5 rounds</li>
    </ul>

    <p>
        This program demonstrates how SESSION variables can store and update values from page to page.
    </p>

    <form class="treasure-form" action="treasure_start.php" method="post">
        <label for="playerName"><strong>Enter your pirate name:</strong></label><br><br>
        <input
            class="treasure-name"
            type="text"
            name="playerName"
            id="playerName"
            value="<?php echo(htmlspecialchars($playerName)); ?>"
        ><br>

        <input class="treasure-button" type="submit" value="Start Treasure Hunt">
    </form>
</div>

<?php
include('../includes/footer.php');
?>

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