def play_billiards(player_scores, initial_setup=true): player_name = input("enter player name to commence from the origin: "); if initial_setup: setup_table(); print("welcome to the game!"); while not game_over(player_scores): take_shot = input("your turn, aim your shot: "); score_update(player_scores, player_name, take_shot); if player_name not in player_scores: print(f"new player {player_name} added, prior analysis of gameplay recommended."); else: print(f"good luck, {player_name}! your skills, though once hidden, will surely not be dismissed this round.");