2048 Game in Java (Swing)

This is a Java Swing-based implementation of the popular 2048 puzzle game. The game uses keyboard controls to slide and combine numbered tiles to reach the number 2048.

🎮 Features

• Classic 2048 gameplay
• Smooth tile movement and merging logic
• Color-coded tiles
• Keeps track of current and best scores
• Win (2048) and Game Over detection
• Option to restart the game using the R key

🖥️ Screenshots

🔧 Requirements

• Java Development Kit (JDK) 8 or later
• Any Java IDE (e.g., IntelliJ IDEA, Eclipse) or terminal to compile and run

📦 Download and Run

Option 1: Download ZIP

1. Click the Download ZIP link or clone the repo:

   [git clone https://github.com/AlbinMath/2048-in-java.git]
   cd 2048-in-java

2. Compile:

   javac Game2048.java

3. Run:

   java Game2048

Option 2: Run in IDE

1. Open the .java file in your favorite Java IDE.
2. Compile and run the Game2048.java file.
3. Use arrow keys to play.

🎮 Controls

Key	Action
Arrow Keys	Move tiles
R	Restart game
Esc	Exit game

📝 File Structure

.
├── Game2048.java        # Main Java source file
├── README.md            # This file
└── screenshot.png       # Optional screenshot

📜 License

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

🙌 Credits

Built with 💛 using Java and Swing.

📂 Using this in Your GitHub Repository

To use this project in your GitHub repository:

1. Create a new GitHub repository (if you haven't already).

2. Add this project to your GitHub repo:

   git init
   git remote add origin https://github.com/yourusername/2048-java-swing.git
   git add .
   git commit -m "Initial commit - 2048 Java Game"
   git push -u origin main

3. If you're using SSH key authentication, make sure your key is added to GitHub:

   • Generate key (if you haven't):

     ssh-keygen -t ed25519 -C "your_email@example.com"

   • Add it to the ssh-agent:

     eval "$(ssh-agent -s)"
     ssh-add ~/.ssh/id_ed25519

   • Copy the key and add it to GitHub under Settings > SSH and GPG keys:

     cat ~/.ssh/id_ed25519.pub

4. Then, push using SSH:

   git remote set-url origin git@github.com:yourusername/2048-java-swing.git
   git push -u origin main

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✅ This makes it easy to collaborate, track changes, and share your 2048 game project publicly or privately using GitHub.

"# 2048-in-java"