Build a Russian Millionaire Quiz Game!

From Concept to Release in 30 Minutes

Welcome, Future Game Developers!

Today we're going to create our very own "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" style quiz game with a Russian twist!

We'll use Python Flask for the website and DeepSeek AI to help with our questions.

By the end of this class, you'll understand how games are made from start to finish!

What is the capital of Russia?
A. St. Petersburg
B. Moscow
C. Kazan
D. Sochi

Let's get started on our game development journey!

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Stage 1: Concept & Research

Every great game starts with an idea! Our concept is:

"A 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire' style quiz about Russian culture, history, and fun facts!"

Our research tasks:

  • Learn about the original Millionaire game format
  • Research interesting Russian trivia
  • Study how Flask websites work
  • Explore how AI can help create questions
Research Specialist
This person will find fun Russian facts and help create our question database.

Who wants to be our Research Specialist?

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Stage 2: User Stories

User stories help us understand what our players will do in the game:

  • "As a player, I want to see multiple choice questions"
  • "As a player, I want lifelines like 50:50 and Ask the Audience"
  • "As a player, I want to see my score increase as I answer correctly"
  • "As a player, I want fun Russian-themed graphics and sounds"

These stories help us plan what features to build!

Which Russian composer wrote 'Swan Lake'?
A. Tchaikovsky
B. Rachmaninoff
C. Shostakovich
D. Stravinsky
Lifelines: 50:50 | Ask AI | Phone a Friend
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Stage 3: Task Allocation

Now let's divide the work! We have 4 important roles:

Backend Developer
Creates the game logic using Python Flask and connects to the DeepSeek API.
Database Designer
Builds the question database using JSON and works with the Research Specialist.
Frontend Developer
Designs the game screens using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Graphics & Sound Artist
Creates Russian-themed visuals, icons, and sound effects for the game.

Which role sounds most interesting to you?

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Stage 4: Alpha Development

In the Alpha stage, we build the basic version of our game:

  • Backend Developer: Sets up Flask server and basic game routes
  • Database Designer: Creates JSON file with first 5 Russian trivia questions
  • Frontend Developer: Builds the question screen with 4 answer options
  • Graphics Artist: Creates simple Russian-themed background and buttons

Our Alpha version will have:

  • Basic question display
  • Answer selection
  • Simple scoring
  • Russian color theme (white, blue, red)

Let's build our foundation!

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Stage 5: Beta Development

In the Beta stage, we add more features and polish:

  • Backend Developer: Implements lifelines and connects to DeepSeek API
  • Database Designer: Expands to 15 questions with difficulty levels
  • Frontend Developer: Adds lifeline buttons and score display
  • Graphics Artist: Creates matryoshka doll icons and Russian landmark images

Our Beta version will have:

  • All 15 questions with increasing difficulty
  • 50:50 and "Ask AI" lifelines
  • Better visuals with Russian themes
  • Sound effects for correct/incorrect answers
What is the traditional Russian doll called?
A. Babushka
B. Matryoshka
C. Krasnaya
D. Kukla
Score: 1,000 RUB | Lifelines: 50:50 | Ask AI |
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Stage 6: Production & Testing

Time to test our game and fix any issues!

Testing tasks:

  • Play the game multiple times to find bugs
  • Check if all questions display correctly
  • Test the lifelines - do they work properly?
  • Make sure the scoring system is accurate
  • Verify the AI integration gives helpful hints

After testing, we'll:

  • Fix any problems we find
  • Add final polish to graphics and sounds
  • Prepare for our game launch!

Who wants to be our Chief Tester?

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Stage 7: Release & Celebration!

Congratulations! Our Russian Millionaire Quiz Game is ready!

What we've accomplished:

  • Created a working quiz game with 15 Russian trivia questions
  • Built a Flask website with game logic
  • Integrated DeepSeek AI for lifelines
  • Designed Russian-themed graphics and sounds
  • Tested and polished our game

Now it's time to:

  • Share our game with friends and family
  • Celebrate our success!
  • Think about what game we want to make next
YOU WIN!
1,000,000 RUB
Congratulations, Millionaire!

Great job, game developers! You've successfully created your first AI-powered quiz game!

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