Snake and Ladder Game in Java

Overview

This project is a Java-based implementation of the classic Snake and Ladder board game, enriched with unique features to enhance gameplay. Designed for 2 to 4 players, it offers an engaging experience with additional elements like biscuits and bigsticks, providing strategic depth beyond the traditional game.

Gameplay Features

• Standard Mechanics: Players roll a dice to advance on a 100-square board, aiming to reach the final square exactly to win.
• Snakes and Ladders: Landing on a snake's head moves the player down to its tail, while landing at the base of a ladder climbs the player up to its top.
• Exact Roll Requirement: Players must roll the exact number needed to land on the 100th square to win.
• Bonus Rolls: Rolling a 6 grants an additional dice roll.
• Biscuits: Collectible items that, when held, allow players to neutralise the effect of the next snake they encounter.
• Bigsticks: Tools that enable players to extend a ladder by one step, except in the final row (squares 91-100).

Installation and Setup

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Jyoti-00/Snake-and-Ladder-in-Java.git
   cd Snake-and-Ladder-in-Java
   

2. Open in Eclipse IDE: Launch Eclipse. Navigate to File > Open Projects from File System.... Click Directory... and select the cloned repository folder. Click Finish to load the project.
3. Build and Run the Application: In the Project Explorer, locate the main class file, typically named SnakeAndLadder.java. Right-click on the file and select Run As > Java Application.

How to Play

1. Start the Game: Launch the application to display the game board.
2. Roll the Dice: Players take turns clicking the roll button to generate a dice outcome.
3. Move Tokens: Advance your token based on the dice roll, following the board's numbering.
4. Encounter Snakes and Ladders: Snakes: Landing on a snake's head moves your token down to its tail. Ladders: Landing at the base of a ladder moves your token up to its top.
5. Utilise Biscuits and Bigsticks: Biscuits: Automatically used to prevent the effect of a snake when encountered. Bigsticks: Applied to extend a ladder by one step when landed upon, except in the final row.
6. Winning the Game: The first player to land exactly on the 100th square wins. If a player's roll exceeds the required number to reach 100, their token remains in place until a suitable roll is achieved.