displays team scores on LCD

random_timer.py

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 #!/usr/bin/env python3
 """
-Catchphrase with LCD Output (Centered & Clean)
+Catchphrase with LCD Output (Scores & Reset)
 """
 
 import random
@@ -21,11 +21,16 @@ lcd = CharLCD(I2C_CHIP, I2C_ADDRESS)
 def lcd_print(text, line=0):
     """Print text centered on given LCD line (0 or 1), padded to clear leftovers."""
     lcd.cursor_pos = (line, 0)
-    lcd.write_string(text.center(16))  # 16 chars wide
+    lcd.write_string(text.center(16))
+
+def lcd_update_scores():
+    """Update the bottom LCD line with team scores (T1 left, T2 right)."""
+    lcd.cursor_pos = (1, 0)
+    score_str = f"{score_t1}{' ' * 14}{score_t2}"
+    lcd.write_string(score_str)
 
 # ---------- HELPERS ----------
 def load_words(path=WORDS_FILE):
-    """Return a list of non-empty stripped lines from the given file."""
     try:
         with open(path, "r", encoding="utf-8") as f:
             words = [line.strip() for line in f if line.strip()]
@@ -37,7 +42,6 @@ def load_words(path=WORDS_FILE):
         sys.exit(1)
 
 def pick_random(words):
-    """Return a random word from the list."""
     return random.choice(words)
 
 # ---------- TIMER THREAD ----------
@@ -65,27 +69,52 @@ class CountdownTimer(threading.Thread):
     def is_running(self):
         return self._running.is_set()
 
+# ---------- SCORE VARIABLES ----------
+score_t1 = 0
+score_t2 = 0
+
+def add_score(team):
+    global score_t1, score_t2
+    if team == 1:
+        score_t1 += 1
+        if score_t1 >= 7:
+            print("🏆 Team 1 wins! Scores reset.")
+            score_t1 = score_t2 = 0
+    elif team == 2:
+        score_t2 += 1
+        if score_t2 >= 7:
+            print("🏆 Team 2 wins! Scores reset.")
+            score_t1 = score_t2 = 0
+    lcd_update_scores()
+
+def reset_scores():
+    global score_t1, score_t2
+    score_t1 = score_t2 = 0
+    lcd_update_scores()
+
 # ---------- MAIN LOOP ----------
 def main():
+    global score_t1, score_t2
     words = load_words()
     timer_thread = None
 
-    print("=== Catchphrase, but Better (LCD) ===")
+    print("=== Catchphrase, with LCD & Scores ===")
     print("Commands:")
-    print("  start - begin the 30-second timer and show a word immediately")
+    print("  start - start 30s timer & show a word")
-    print("  next  - show another random word while the timer is running")
+    print("  next  - show another word while timer runs")
-    print("  stop  - cancel the timer early")
+    print("  stop  - stop timer early")
+    print("  t1    - add point to Team 1")
+    print("  t2    - add point to Team 2")
+    print("  reset - reset both scores to 0")
     print("  exit / quit - leave the program")
 
+    lcd_print("Ready", line=0)
+    lcd_update_scores()
+
     def announce_finish():
         print("\n⏰ Time is up! Returning to menu.")
         lcd_print("Time is up!", line=0)
-        print("=== Catchphrase ===")
+        lcd_update_scores()
-        print("Commands:")
-        print("  start - begin the 30-second timer and show a word immediately")
-        print("  next  - show another random word while the timer is running")
-        print("  stop  - cancel the timer early")
-        print("  exit / quit - leave the program")
 
     while True:
         try:
@@ -98,6 +127,7 @@ def main():
                 timer_thread.stop()
                 timer_thread.join()
             lcd_print("Goodbye!", line=0)
+            lcd_update_scores()
             print("👋 Goodbye!")
             break
 
@@ -112,6 +142,7 @@ def main():
                 word = pick_random(words)
                 print(word)
                 lcd_print(word, line=0)
+                lcd_update_scores()
                 print(f"[+] 30-second timer started. ({TIMER_SECONDS}s)")
 
         elif cmd == "next":
@@ -121,16 +152,30 @@ def main():
                 word = pick_random(words)
                 print(word)
                 lcd_print(word, line=0)
+                lcd_update_scores()
 
         elif cmd == "stop":
             if timer_thread and timer_thread.is_running:
                 timer_thread.stop()
                 timer_thread.join()
                 lcd_print("Stopped early", line=0)
+                lcd_update_scores()
                 print("[+] Timer stopped early.")
             else:
                 print("[!] There is no running timer to stop.")
 
+        elif cmd == "t1":
+            add_score(1)
+            print(f"Team 1: {score_t1}, Team 2: {score_t2}")
+
+        elif cmd == "t2":
+            add_score(2)
+            print(f"Team 1: {score_t1}, Team 2: {score_t2}")
+
+        elif cmd == "reset":
+            reset_scores()
+            print("Scores reset.")
+
         else:
             print(f"[!] Unknown command: {cmd}")