SnakeGame

The SnakeGame is a classic arcade-style game implemented in pure Java, offering an engaging and nostalgic gaming experience with modern features.

Features

• Classic Gameplay: Traditional Snake game mechanics
• Multiple Difficulty Levels: Easy, Medium, and Hard modes
• Score Tracking: Persistent high score system
• Customizable Settings: Adjust game speed, snake color, and board size
• Sound Effects: Immersive audio feedback
• Graphical User Interface: Smooth and responsive game rendering

Technologies Used

Core Technologies

• Java (Core Language)
• Swing (GUI)
• AWT (Graphics)

Development Tools

• Maven (Dependency Management)
• JUnit (Unit Testing)
• Log4j (Logging)

Graphics & Sound

• Java Sound API
• Java 2D Graphics

Installation & Setup

Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following installed:

• Java Development Kit (JDK) 11 or higher
• Maven

Steps

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/SnakeGame.git
cd SnakeGame

2. Compile the project:

mvn clean install

3. Run the game:

mvn exec:java

Usage

• Use arrow keys to control the snake
• Eat food to grow longer
• Avoid hitting walls or yourself
• Achieve the highest score possible

Game Controls

• ↑ - Move Up
• ↓ - Move Down
• ← - Move Left
• → - Move Right
• P - Pause/Resume
• ESC - Exit Game

Contribution

Contributions are welcome! To contribute:

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a new branch (feature-xyz)
3. Commit your changes
4. Push to the branch
5. Submit a pull request

Testing

Run automated tests:

mvn test

Planned Features

• Online Leaderboard
• Multiple Snake Skins
• Additional Game Modes

License

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

Contact

• Email: [email protected]
• GitHub: @andkcode