Introduction:
Batch Script is a powerful tool that allows you to automate tasks on Windows operating systems. In this article, we will explore how you can use Batch Script to create a simple computer game. This tutorial is designed for beginners with no prior experience in coding.
Step 1: Open a Text Editor
Start by opening a text editor such as Notepad. You can do this by searching for ‘Notepad’ in the Windows search bar. Once the text editor is open, you’re ready to start writing your Batch Script code.
Step 2: Write The Code
Copy and paste the following code into your text editor:
@echo off
:game
cls
echo Welcome to My Simple Game!
echo.
echo Choose an option:
echo 1. Play Game
echo 2. Exit
echo.
set /p choice=Enter your choice:
if %choice%==1 (
echo You chose to play the game.
) else if %choice%==2 (
echo Thank you for playing!
) else (
echo Invalid choice. Please try again.
goto game
)
pause
exit
Step 3: Save the File
Save the file with a ‘.bat’ extension. You can do this by clicking ‘File’ > ‘Save As’ and specifying the file name with a ‘.bat’ extension, for example, ‘simple_game.bat’.
Step 4: Run the Script
Double-click the saved ‘.bat’ file to run your Batch Script. You will see a simple game menu where you can choose to play the game or exit. Follow the on-screen instructions to interact with the game.
Conclusion:
Congratulations! You have successfully created a simple computer game using Batch Script. Feel free to modify the code to add more features and customize the game further. Have fun coding!