Function getNewBoard

src/gamesbyexample/barca.py:106–124

Return a dictionary that represent the board. The keys are (x, y) integer tuples for positions and the values are one of the animal piece constants e.g. SQUARE_ELEPHANT or ROUND_LION

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def getNewBoard():
    """Return a dictionary that represent the board. The keys are (x, y)
    integer tuples for positions and the values are one of the animal
    piece constants e.g. SQUARE_ELEPHANT or ROUND_LION"""
    # First, set the board to be completely empty:
    board = {}  # Keys are (x, y) int tuples, values are player pieces.
    for x in range(BOARD_WIDTH):
        for y in range(BOARD_HEIGHT):
            board[(x, y)] = EMPTY_SPACE

    # Next, place the pieces in their starting positions:
    board[(4, 0)] = board[(5, 0)] = SQUARE_ELEPHANT
    board[(3, 1)] = board[(6, 1)] = SQUARE_LION
    board[(4, 1)] = board[(5, 1)] = SQUARE_MOUSE
    board[(4, 9)] = board[(5, 9)] = ROUND_ELEPHANT
    board[(3, 8)] = board[(6, 8)] = ROUND_LION
    board[(4, 8)] = board[(5, 8)] = ROUND_MOUSE

    return board


def displayBoard(board):