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I Built a Speedrun Math Game in Python (Terminal Edition)

BlurBisht — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:18:48 +0000

I built a terminal-based Speedrun Math game in Python using the curses library. The goal is simple: answer as many quick math problems as you can before time runs out. Every correct answer shrinks the time you get for the next one, so the pressure ramps the deeper you go.

Why curses?

A terminal game usually means typing a number and pressing Enter for every single answer. That kills the "speedrun" feel. The curses library gives you raw key input, so the player can type digits live, hit backspace to fix a mistake, and lock the answer with Enter only when ready.

How the game works

The core loop is just three things:

Generate a problem.
Read the typed answer without spamming Enter.
Score it, then shrink the timer and raise the difficulty.

The model-ready approach

The game logic lives in a MathGame class, separate from the UI. That makes the rules testable on their own. I verified 50 generated problems by re-evaluating them with the operator module, and every answer came out correct.

Difficulty ramps

Levels 1-2 stick to addition of two small numbers. Levels 3-4 introduce subtraction and multiplication. Level 5 and up bring in harder multiplication, subtraction, and even modulo. The time allowed per problem also shrinks by 0.25 seconds with each correct answer, down to a 1.5 second floor.

Scoring

A correct answer is worth 10 points plus 2 per streak point. Streaks reset on a wrong answer. That rewards speed and consistency over just answering.

Reading input without Enter spam

The helper builds the answer digit by digit:

On a digit key, append it to the buffer.
On backspace, drop the last digit.
On Enter, finalize the answer.
On q or escape, quit.

The cursor stays hidden and the read is non-blocking, so the screen keeps updating.

What I learned

Raw input handling changes how a game feels. The same math game with Enter per answer feels slow; with curses it feels like an actual speedrun.
Time pressure is the whole game. Shrinking the timer adds tension without adding any extra code.
Keeping logic separate from the UI makes testing trivial. I could unit test the problem generator without ever touching the terminal.

Run it yourself

Clone and play:

git clone https://github.com/BlurBisht/game-logic.git
cd game-logic
python speedrun_math.py

It is MIT licensed, free to use and modify. I am building this as Day 4 of a one-project-a-day challenge, alongside a Minecraft toolchain and other small projects. Follow along and build something every single day.

GitHub: https://github.com/BlurBisht
Portfolio: ms.blurbisht.fun

Day 3 of #100DaysOfCode: Released SpawnArchitect, a Minecraft Plugin with 100 Animated Spawn Templates

BlurBisht — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:31:58 +0000

Day 3 of #100DaysOfCode and I shipped SpawnArchitect, a Minecraft Paper/PaperMC plugin that packs 100 animated spawn templates into a single JAR.

The thing that makes it different: every template animates in, building layer by layer instead of pasting instantly. It can place up to 1000 blocks per tick, so builds look alive instead of just appearing.

What it includes

100 spawn templates broken into 4 tiers:

20 Low (50-70 blocks)
30 Original (80-120 blocks)
25 Massive (165-200 blocks)
25 Gigantic (280-300 blocks)

33 developer tools via the /sadev command (VersionGuard, EventInspector, DevStick and more).

100 fun effects via the /fun command.

Core features

Animated layer-by-layer builds (not instant paste)
OP-only permission (spawnarchitect.admin)
FAWE async building support
PlaceholderAPI hook
Low RAM mode (shrinks Gigantic 300 down to 150 blocks)
Safe spawn teleport
Hollow walls, auto-backup, preview
YAML and .schem schematic support

Tech notes

Built for Paper 1.20.4, Java 17
JAR is only 392KB, MIT licensed
Drop it in plugins/, restart the server, run /spawns

100DaysOfCode #Minecraft #Java #MinecraftPlugin #ShowDev

Day 2 Short is live: I built CLI Tools in Python 🛠️

BlurBisht — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:37:45 +0000

The Day 2 #100DaysOfCode Short is live on YouTube.

Watch it here: https://youtube.com/shorts/OLr9ayEjitM

Built a menu-driven Python CLI app in one day with three tools:

Password Generator — strong random passwords
To-Do List — add/manage tasks in terminal
Temperature Converter — Celsius ↔ Fahrenheit ↔ Kelvin

Code on GitHub: https://github.com/blurbisht/cli-tools

Day 3 tomorrow. What should I build next? Comment on the video.

100DaysOfCode #Python #CLI #BuildInPublic

Day 2 of #100DaysOfCode: Built CLI Tools

BlurBisht — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:45:50 +0000

Day 2 done. Built a CLI Tools app: password generator, todo list, and temperature converter all in one menu-driven Python program.

What I built
Picked from a menu, use the tool, then back or quit. Covers loops, functions, and CLI menus.

Features

Password generator - random password of your chosen length
To-Do list - add, list, delete tasks for your session
Temperature converter - Celsius, Fahrenheit, Kelvin

Key takeaway
Kept it small and shipped it. Also got Day 2 pushed to GitHub. One day at a time.

Connect:

Twitter: https://x.com/blurbisht
GitHub: https://github.com/BlurBisht

My first video hit 210 views

BlurBisht — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:29:41 +0000

My video hit 210 views

Small but real milestone. My first project video crossed 210 views and picked up my first subscriber.

I'm 16 and I built this: a terminal Pong game in Python plus a server I run locally. Posting the work publicly instead of hiding it.

Not stopping here. Day by day.

Day 1 of #100DaysOfCode: Built My First Project

BlurBisht — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 06:10:03 +0000

Published: 27/08/2026
The Setup
I'm 16 years old and starting my coding journey in 2026. After using Twitter, GitHub, and setting up my domain ms.blurbisht.fun, I decided to commit to #100DaysOfCode.
The Project: Pong Game CLI
A terminal-based two-player Pong game built with Python's curses library. Demonstrates:

Object-oriented programming
Game loops and input handling
ASCII graphics animation
Score tracking

# Key code snippet
if key == ord('w'):
    left_paddle.move_up()

Why I Built It: To move beyond theory to actual shipping. My goals: learn Python → build AI agents → create multi-agent systems.
What's Next: Day 2: Not Planned!!
Connect:

Twitter: @blurbisht
GitHub: github.com/BlurBisht
Portfolio: ms.blurbisht.fun