Snake Game

This Java Snake game, built with Swing, challenges players to navigate a snake using arrow keys, eat food to grow, and avoid collisions with the walls and itself. It features game-over logic and real-time score tracking, making it a valuable example for learning Java GUI design and basic game development principles.

Screenshots

Here are some screenshots of the game:

Features

• Arrow Key Controls: Navigate the snake in four directions.
• Growth Mechanics: The snake grows longer each time it eats food.
• Collision Detection: Avoid crashing into the walls or the snake’s own body.
• Score Tracking: Real-time score display based on snake length.
• Game Over Handling: Displays a game-over screen and score when the game ends.

Installation

To get started with the Snake Game, follow these steps:

1. Clone the Repository: Run git clone https://github.com/Aastha-Bhatia/Snake-Game.git to clone the repository to your local machine.
2. Navigate to the Project Directory: Use cd Snake-Game to enter the project directory.
3. Compile the Code: Execute javac -d bin src/App.java to compile the Java source code. You can view the source code directly at src/App.java.
4. Run the Game: Launch the game by running java -cp bin App.

Contributing

If you wish to contribute to this project:

• Fork the Repository: Click the "Fork" button at the top right of this page.
• Create a New Branch: Use git checkout -b feature-branch to create a new branch for your changes.
• Make Your Changes: Implement your improvements or features.
• Commit Your Changes: Commit your changes with git commit -am 'Add new feature'.
• Push to the Branch: Push your changes to your fork with git push origin feature-branch.
• Create a Pull Request: Go to the repository on GitHub and click "New Pull Request" to submit your changes.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgements

• Inspiration: Classic arcade games.
• Libraries Used: Java Swing for GUI development.
• Learning Resources: Special thanks to Kenny Yip's coding YouTube videos, which provided valuable insights and guidance for developing this game.