Forem: Subha Mondal

Beat the Hand: How I Re-imagined Rock-Paper-Scissors with Just Chat Prompts - and How You Can Too ✋📄✂️

Subha Mondal — Sat, 07 Jun 2025 07:54:05 +0000

💭 Remember the playground?

🍱 The lunch‑break duels decided with a quick ✊✋✌️ Rock, Paper, Scissors!🎮 No controllers, only reflexes ⚡ and bragging rights 🏆.

🧒 A game we all played as kids. Quick, 🎉 fun, and 🎯 decisive.

🚀 But what if I told you that in 2025, I rebuilt that whole experience - 🎮 as a desktop game - just by having a chat with Amazon Q CLI 💬🤖?

❌ No IDE boot-up.
❌ No staring at blank .py files.

Just natural language prompts, and boom - a full game appears, like magic. 🪄

🤔 Curious?

☕ Grab a coffee (or a 🧃 juice box for full nostalgia 😍) and follow along.

🛠️ By the end of this post, you’ll have the confidence - and the exact steps - to spin up your own twist on the classic ✋🤚✊ hand game!

In this post, I’ll walk you through:

What I built and how I did it 🧩
The exact prompts I used 🗣️
How you can tweak it to make it yours 🎨

⏳ Wait, wait...🫷 Before we dive into what I built - let’s rewind a bit.

As I mentioned earlier, I created this game by simply chatting with Amazon Q CLI.

👉 But to even begin chatting, you need to set up Amazon Q CLI on your system first.

I’m using Windows, and I’ve documented the complete setup process in another blog post. It covers everything from installation to authentication, with screenshots and commands you can follow step-by-step.

🔗 Check out my setup guide for Amazon Q CLI here!

(Don’t worry, it opens in a new tab. Come back here when you're done!)

🎁 Bonus: I made this game available as a standalone software version too!

⬇️ Just download and install the game from the link below:

🔗 Download (Windows Installer)

➤ NOTE : password for the game RAR file is

5824

Alright, ready? 🎯 Let’s get started!

🕹️ What I Built ?

🎮 Title: Beat the Hand: Rock Paper Scissors
🧠 Tech Stack: Python + Pygame
📂 Structure: Auto-generated via Amazon Q CLI

✨ Key Features

Beautiful Space-themed & polished UI for an attractive arcade feel 🌄
Five game states with smooth transitions: MENU, PLAYING, RESULT, VICTORY, DEFEAT 🧭
Clickable icons (rock/paper/scissor) that bounce on hover 🎯
Reveal suspense: computer shows its choice after 1 second ⏱️
Live scoreboard with wins/losses/draws 📊
Celebration popups for Victory or Defeat with rematch buttons 🏆😢

Believe me, all of it was scaffolded just by feeding two natural‑language prompts to Amazon Q CLI - and then tweaking a few lines to truly make it mine.

🚀 Why Amazon Q CLI?

Amazon Q CLI is like having a senior game‑dev friend on standby. You describe what you want, it drafts the code, folder structure, even placeholder assets and many more, the way you want. That frees you - the developerv - to iterate, theme, and polish instead of wrestling with boilerplate.

💻 How I built ?

It all started with a rough copy 📖 - not of code, but of a sketch🖊️. I drew the interface I imagined… layout, buttons, scoreboard etc. - the whole vibe.

Think of it as a blueprint for my prompt.

Once I designed what I wanted visually, I crafted the prompts like instructions for a genie 🧞‍♂️- clear, specific, and designed to deliver.

Amazon Q CLI did the heavy lifting. 💪

I just fed it my prompts, watched the magic unfold, and then sprinkled in some personal touches to make it truly mine.

💬 The Prompts I Used

Prompt 1

Build a Rock-Paper-Scissors game using Pygame in Python called "Beat the Hand: Rock Paper Scissors." The game should have a space themed and poslidh background to make it attractive, and implement five high level states - MENU, PLAYING, RESULT, VICTORY, and DEFEAT- with smooth transitions. In the menu, show “Play Game” and “Quit” buttons; in game, show clickable rock/paper/scissors icons that bounce slightly on hover, reveal the computer’s choice after a 1 second delay. Keep a scoreboard (player, computer, draws) in a styled panel and declare the match winner among player and computer, also show their choices and add "Play Again" as well as "Main Menu" buttons with proper functionality. Now when either side reaches five points first, overlaying a celebratory or defeat popup with buttons for “Next Match” or "Main Menu".

📸 Here's a glimpse of the magic in action!

Below are some screenshots showing how Amazon Q CLI processed my prompts in real time.

These will give you a better idea of how the responses look, and how quickly you can get a working game scaffolded - without touching a single file at first!

Take a look 👇

🔍 As you can see in the 2nd and 3rd images, Amazon Q CLI generated around 471 lines of code from just my first prompt!

It also neatly outlined the exact features I requested - everything from game states to UI layout - all scaffolded instantly. 🤯

🧠 After that, I gave my second prompt, focusing on assets like images and sounds.

Prompt 2

yes I'll use images for rock, paper and scissor. make an assets folder where i will put all the required images. Apart from that, want a feature like when an user clicks the buttons, rock paper etc. there will be a sound and yes i will put all the required audio as well in the asset folder. so please modify the code for these feature.

And now guess what? 🤔 Just like before, Amazon Q CLI delivered!
It updated the code with image support, integrated audio playback ready for me to drop in my files.

Take a look 👇

🛠️ Once the code was updated, Amazon Q CLI didn’t just stop there - it also provided a detailed summary of the changes it made based on my prompt.

🎶🖼️ After adding all the assets - images and sounds - I ran the game for the first time.

It was working great just looking like a Wowwww! 🎉😍

But hey, you know how it is… 😅 - I couldn’t resist making a few tiny tweaks here and there to match my personal preferences.

🎯 A few layout adjustments, timing tweaks, a bit of styling - just to hit that sweet spot of "Yep, this feels like mine."

The best part is - Amazon Q CLI gave me a powerful foundation, and allowed me a space to personalize and play around with the code.

💡 Pro Tip:

Try to be as innovative as possible with your game ideas!

The more creatively you experiment with different types of prompts, the more you'll unlock what Amazon Q CLI is truly capable of.

🎮 Whether it's adding new game modes, customizing animations, or changing the entire theme - every unique prompt is a new learning experience.

Think of it like this: the deeper you go, the more powerful and insightful your journey with Q CLI becomes. So don’t hold back - let your imagination lead the way!

📸 Outputs

🎥 Gameplay Demo:

Want to see it in action?
Watch the gameplay demo here 👇👇

✅ Conclusion

Building a game like Beat the Hand: Rock Paper Scissors using just prompts felt like a crossover between creativity and AI-powered coding.

With Amazon Q CLI, I didn’t just write code - I communicated my idea and let it assist me like a coding companion.

This project showed me how far you can go with the right prompt and a bit of imagination.

From a childhood game to a space-themed playable game - all with natural language and a few tweaks. 🤯

📚 What I Learned

🧠 How to break down game design ideas into clear prompts
🚀 The power of Amazon Q CLI in generating complete codebases
🎮 Game state management using Python & Pygame
🎨 How to integrate custom assets (images, sound) for richer interactivity
🛠️ The importance of reviewing and tweaking generated code to match personal needs

🚀 Ideas to Push It Further

Here are some wild and fun ideas you (yes, you) could try next:

Add multiplayer mode or network play
Implement timed challenges or combo-based scoring
Create a dark mode or seasonal UI themes 🎃🌲
Show an AI opponent with expressions or taunts 😏
Build a leaderboard system with a backend!

The sky's the limit - and with Amazon Q CLI, the journey becomes 10x faster.

💬 Final Thoughts

This was more than just a coding experiment - it was a great reminder of how accessible software building has become with tools like Amazon Q CLI.

🧑‍💻 Whether you're a beginner, hobbyist, or curious developer - if you can describe what you want, you can build it.

So grab your ideas, craft some prompts, and start chatting your way to your next project!

🙏 Thanks for Reading my blog post so far!

If you enjoyed this post or found it helpful:

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🧠 And don’t forget to experiment wildly with your own prompts!

🤝 Let's Connect!

If you enjoyed this blog or want to talk about tech, games, or creative projects -
I'd love to hear from you!

📬 Email: learncswithsubha@gmail.com

🔗 LinkedIn: Subha Mondal

Let’s build something awesome together 🚀

Made with passion ❤️, zero sleep ☕, and a whole lot of curiosity - by Subha Mondal 😴💻

🚀 How to Install Amazon Q CLI on Windows (Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners)

Subha Mondal — Sat, 24 May 2025 21:53:00 +0000

“Wish you could use Amazon Q CLI on Windows natively? You're not alone! Here's a simple workaround that gets you up and running in no time.”

If you're a Windows user eager to explore the power of Amazon Q Developer CLI, you might be wondering—

"Is it even possible to install this on Windows?"

Well, the good news is: Yes, you can!

While Amazon Q CLI doesn’t offer a native Windows installer yet, this guide will walk you through how to effortlessly install and run it on Windows using WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux).

Let’s dive in! 💡

🧰 Prerequisites: Setting Up WSL on Windows

Before we dive into Amazon Q CLI, make sure WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) is installed and set up on your machine.

✅ Already have WSL? Great! Skip to the next section.

❓ Need help installing WSL and setting up Ubuntu?

👉 Check out this step-by-step WSL installation guide on my blog

Once you have WSL installed and a Linux distribution like Ubuntu set up, you’re ready to go!

🛡️ STEP 1: Sign Up for Your AWS Builder ID

Before anything else, you’ll need an AWS Builder ID to access Amazon Q CLI and claim your personalized developer handle on community.aws.

👉 Sign up and claim your username here

After signing up:

Save your login details
Note your community.aws username
You're now officially part of the AWS developer community! 🎉

⚙️ STEP 2: Install Amazon Q CLI in WSL (Ubuntu)

With WSL running, let’s install Amazon Q CLI step by step:

✅ Open Ubuntu via CMD

wsl -d Ubuntu

If it's your first launch, it will prompt you to set a username and password.

✅ Go to Your Ubuntu Home Directory

cd
pwd  # Should return something like /home/your-username

✅ Download the Amazon Q CLI Installer

curl --proto '=https' --tlsv1.2 -sSf https://desktop-release.codewhisperer.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/latest/q-x86_64-linux-musl.zip -o q.zip

✅ Install Required Package

sudo apt install unzip

This installs the unzip utility required for the next step.

Now, It will ask for password which you have created during setup Ubuntu. Just type that password and hit Enter.

✅ Unzip the Installer

unzip q.zip

Basically, It creates a folder named q.

✅ Make Installer Executable & Install

cd q
chmod +x install.sh
./install.sh

Answer "Yes" when asked to modify your shell config.
Select : "Use for Free with Builder ID"

Now You’ll be given a URL. Open it in your browser, log in, and you're authenticated!

Check the follwing outputs -

✅ Amazon Q CLI is now installed on your Windows machine via WSL!

💬 STEP 3: Start Chatting with Amazon Q

To begin chatting with Amazon Q:

Simply close your current terminal window.
Reopen the terminal and launch Ubuntu using: wsl -d Ubuntu

Just open Ubuntu directly from the Start menu like any other application.

Once you're in, run:

q chat

You're now ready to interact with Amazon Q right from your terminal!.

Start a chat session with Amazon Q CLI as per your needs.

To exit the chat, type /q.

To leave WSL, type:

exit

📺 Watch the Video Tutorial

Prefer watching instead of reading? Check out my step-by-step YouTube tutorial:

🎯 Conclusion

Amazon Q CLI unlocks a powerful AI assistant, and with WSL, Windows users can join the party too!

Whether you're writing code, getting suggestions, or automating tasks—Amazon Q Developer CLI brings it all to your terminal.

Now that you’ve got everything installed, go ahead and supercharge your coding workflow!

❓FAQs

Q) Do I need to create an AWS account?

You only need an AWS Builder ID, which is different from a full AWS account and is free to create.

Q) Is Amazon Q CLI free to use?

Yes, the Developer CLI is free when using your Builder ID.

Q) Does this work on Windows 10 and 11?

Yes, as long as WSL is supported and enabled.

Q) Can I uninstall WSL and Amazon Q CLI later?

Yes. You can remove both the Ubuntu instance and CLI files easily if needed.

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🙏 Thanks for reading! Hope this guide made your Ubuntu journey a little easier. Happy exploring! ❤️

🐧 How to Install Ubuntu on Windows (Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners)

Subha Mondal — Sat, 24 May 2025 12:43:18 +0000

Are you a Windows user curious about trying Ubuntu without removing your current operating system? Good news! You can easily install Ubuntu on Windows using Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) - no need to dual-boot or use a virtual machine.

In this blog post, I’ll guide you step by step to install Ubuntu on Windows in the easiest way possible. Let’s get started!

✅ What You’ll Need

A Windows 10 or Windows 11 computer
Internet connection
Some basic patience 😊

💡 What is WSL?

WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) is a feature in Windows that lets you run a real Linux terminal right inside your Windows machine. You can use Linux commands, install tools, and even run code - just like on a real Ubuntu machine.

🚀 Step-by-Step Guide to Install Ubuntu on Windows

🔹 Step 1️⃣: Enable WSL on Your Windows

Click on the Start Menu and search for “Turn Windows features on or off”.
Open the result. A new window will appear with a list of Windows features.
Scroll down and check the following two boxes:
- ✅ Windows Subsystem for Linux
- ✅ Virtual Machine Platform
Click OK. Windows will apply the changes and may ask you to restart your computer.
After restarting, WSL will be enabled on your system.

📌 Note: These features are required to run Ubuntu using WSL 2.

🔹 Step 2️⃣: Install Ubuntu

Now that WSL is enabled, it’s time to install Ubuntu on your Windows system.

Open the Start Menu, search for "Command Prompt" or "PowerShell".
Right-click and choose "Run as administrator".
Enter the following command to install Ubuntu:

   wsl --install -d Ubuntu

Now Hit Enter . The system will start downloading and installing Ubuntu.

Once completed, restart your computer if prompted.

📝 Note: The -d Ubuntu part tells WSL to install the default Ubuntu distribution.

🔹 Step 3️⃣: Launch Ubuntu

👉 Method 1: From Command Prompt (CMD)

Once Ubuntu is installed, you can easily launch it from the command line.
Type the following command and press Enter:

   wsl -d Ubuntu

It will ask you to create a new username and password for Ubuntu. Set username and password.

🎉 Congrats! You now have Ubuntu running on your Windows machine.😍

👉 Method 2: From Start Menu

Press the Windows key.
Search for "Ubuntu" in the start menu.
Click the Ubuntu App to launch the terminal.

📌 Note: The first time you launch Ubuntu, it may take a few seconds to set up. You’ll be prompted to create a username and password.

🛠️ Optional: Install Ubuntu from Microsoft Store (If Needed)

If the wsl --install -d ubuntu command didn’t work or you want to install a specific version of Ubuntu manually, follow these steps:

Open the Microsoft Store from the Start Menu.
In the search bar, type "Ubuntu".
You’ll see different versions like:
- Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
- Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
- Ubuntu Preview
Click on the version you prefer.
Press the "Get" button to download and install Ubuntu.
Once the installation is complete, open Ubuntu from the Start Menu.

🧪 Try Some Ubuntu Commands

Now that Ubuntu is installed, open the terminal and try running these basic commands:

ls
pwd
sudo apt update

These commands help you:

ls: List files in the current directory.

pwd: Show your current directory path.

sudo apt update: Update the package list in Ubuntu.

You can now use Ubuntu for coding, installing Linux tools, or just learning more about the Linux environment!

📺 Watch the Video Tutorial
Prefer watching instead of reading? Check out my step-by-step YouTube tutorial on how to install Ubuntu on Windows using WSL:

🧩 Final Thoughts

Installing Ubuntu on Windows using WSL is the safest and easiest way to explore Linux. You don't need to modify your system or create new partitions.

Whether you're a developer, student, or just curious, this method is perfect for getting started with Linux right from Windows.

🔎 FAQs

❓ Q: Is Ubuntu on Windows the same as a full Ubuntu system?

A: Almost! It’s a full Linux environment, but it runs inside Windows. You can perform most tasks just like on a native Linux system.

❓ Q: Can I uninstall it later?

A: Yes! Just go to “Apps & Features” in your Windows settings, search for Ubuntu, and click Uninstall.

📢 If you found this guide helpful, feel free to share it with your friends ❤️ or leave a comment below! 💬

Written with ❤️ by Subha Mondal
👨‍💻 Full Stack Developer | Linux Enthusiast | Tech Blogger
📬 Stay tuned for more guides at devsubha
🔗 Connect with me on LinkedIn

🙏 Thanks for reading! Hope this guide made your Ubuntu journey a little easier. Happy exploring!