# Mystery History Game

Welcome to the **Mystery History Game**, a fun and interactive Python game that tests your knowledge of Iraq's history and world history. Answer historical questions, earn points, and challenge yourself with a timer. See if you can make it to the leaderboard!

## Features

- **Multiple Choice Questions**: Test your knowledge with a variety of historical questions, shuffled with multiple choices for each.
- **Timer**: Each question comes with a 15-second time limit. Answer quickly!
- **Hints**: You can use up to 2 hints during the game to help you answer questions.
- **Leaderboard**: Track your high scores and compete with others! Scores are saved locally in a leaderboard.
- **Story Mode**: Enjoy a brief story intro to make the game feel like an adventure through history.

## Requirements

- Python 3.x
- No additional libraries are required; everything is written using standard Python libraries.

## How to Play

1. Clone the Repository:

git clone https://github.com/your-username/mystery-history-game.git

2. Navigate to the Project Directory:

cd mystery-history-game

3. **Run the Game**:
Run the game using the following command in your terminal:

python mystery_history_game.py

4. **Answer the Questions**:
- Choose your answers from multiple-choice options.
- Try to answer within the time limit of 15 seconds.
- Use hints if you need help (you can use up to 2 hints per game).
5. **Check Your Score**:
- After finishing the game, you'll receive your score.
- Enter your name to save your score to the leaderboard.
6. **View the Leaderboard**:
- After the game ends, the leaderboard will display the highest scores saved in a `leaderboard.json` file.

## Features to Expect

- **Timer for Each Question**: You have a limited time to answer each question. Be quick!
- **Multiple Attempts**: If you get an answer wrong, you can keep playing and improving.
- **Hints System**: Use hints to guide you when you're stuck (limited to 2).
- **Leaderboard**: Your scores are saved and ranked. Compete with others to get the highest score.