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Snake Game

Overview

Slither into nostalgia with Snake II: Linux Edition, a classic port straight from the iconic Nokia 3310, this port brings back the thrill of the 90s right to your Linux terminal.

Snake Game Screenshot

Features

  • Bounded Play Area: Enjoy the game within a visually appealing, bordered play area that keeps the snake contained.
  • Score Tracking: Keep track of your score as you devour food items. Can you beat your high score?
  • Timer: A dynamic timer adds an extra layer of excitement, challenging you to eat as much food as possible within a limited time.
  • Game Over Screen: When the game ends, a vibrant game over screen displays your final score and options to restart or quit.
  • Modal Menu: A sleek modal menu pops up upon game over, offering convenient options to restart or quit the game.
  • Customizable Colors: Personalize your gaming experience with customizable colors for the snake, food, and game borders.

Usage

  1. Compile the Source Code: Compile the main.cpp source code using any C++ compiler with support for the curses library.

    g++ main.cpp -o snake_game -lncurses

  2. Run the Game: Execute the compiled binary to start playing the game.

    ./snake.out

    Optionally, add the bounded flag to enable the bounded play area feature.

    ./snake.out bounded

Controls

  • Arrow Keys: Use the arrow keys to control the movement of the snake (up, down, left, right).
  • Quit: Press 'Q' to quit the game at any time.
  • Restart: Upon game over, press 'R' to restart the game or 'Q' to quit.

Dependencies

  • ncurses Library: The game relies on the curses library for terminal-based user interface handling.

Contributing

We welcome contributions to make the Snake Game even better! Fork the repository, make your enhancements, and submit a pull request. If you encounter any issues or have suggestions for improvements, please open an issue on the GitHub repository.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

Acknowledgements

  • Inspired by the classic Snake game, this project was made possible by the support and contributions of the open-source community.
  • Special thanks to the developers of the curses library for providing a powerful tool for creating terminal-based user interfaces.