Dodge the Blocks! - Enhanced GUI Version

A fun pygame-based game where you dodge falling red blocks and score points!

Features

This enhanced version includes:

🎮 Main Menu

• Welcome screen with game title and instructions
• "Start Game" button to begin playing
• "Quit" button to exit the game
• Clear instructions on how to play

🎯 Gameplay

• Smooth player controls using LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys
• Falling red blocks to dodge
• Real-time score tracking
• Visual enhancements:
  • Player block with white outline
  • Score display with background panel
  • Pause hint in the corner

⏸️ Pause Menu

• Press ESC during gameplay to pause
• Semi-transparent overlay over the game
• Options to:
  • Resume the game
  • Return to main menu

💥 Game Over Screen

• Displays final score
• Options to:
  • Play again (restart the game)
  • Return to main menu

How to Play

1. Run the game:

   python3 app.py

2. Controls:

   • LEFT ARROW: Move left
   • RIGHT ARROW: Move right
   • ESC: Pause/Resume game
   • MOUSE: Click buttons in menus

3. Objective:

   • Dodge the falling red blocks
   • Each block that falls off the screen adds to your score
   • Game ends when you collide with a block

Requirements

• Python 3.x
• pygame

Install pygame:

pip install pygame

Screenshots

The game includes four main screens:

1. Main Menu - Welcome screen with instructions
2. Gameplay - Active game with score and controls
3. Pause Menu - Pause overlay with options
4. Game Over - Final score and restart options

Enhancements in this Version

• ✅ State-based game management (Menu, Playing, Paused, Game Over)
• ✅ Interactive buttons with hover effects
• ✅ Professional-looking UI with multiple colors
• ✅ Smooth transitions between game states
• ✅ Pause functionality
• ✅ Restart capability without closing the game
• ✅ Enhanced visual design with outlines and backgrounds
• ✅ In-game instructions and hints

Enjoy playing! 🎮