Mad Libs

What is Mad Libs?

Mad Libs is a phrasal template word game where one player prompts others for a list of words to substitute for blanks in a story, before reading the – often comical or nonsensical – story aloud. The game is frequently played as a party game or as a pastime.

What it looks like:

In this version of Mad Libs, you will be playing through your local terminal with the support of Gerald, the giraffe (play to meet him!).

Set up Instructions

1. Download ZIP
   • unzip in download or desktop
2. Open terminal
3. cd to zip file
   • cd [click and drag file into terminal]
4. Type ' python3 ./madLibs.py ' into terminal
5. Follow prompt in terminal to start playing!

How to Play

1. Follow the prompt on the screen and enter a [verb, adverb, noun, number, adjective, etc.]
2. Click enter to input your word
3. Continue steps 1 and 2 until the end of the prompt
4. Your story will be completed and presented immediately after you finish the prompt
5. Enjoy your Mad Lib!