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🐍 Snake Game (Java)

This is a simple and fun version of the classic Snake game developed using Java Swing. The game is controlled with arrow keys and includes a basic scoring system.

🎮 Screenshot

The game screen displays the snake, food (apples), and current score at the top.

🚀 Getting Started

Requirements

  • Java JDK 8 or later
  • Any Java IDE (e.g., IntelliJ IDEA, Eclipse, VS Code) or terminal
  • javac and java must be available in your system PATH

Compile and Run

1. Compile

javac -d bin src/SnakePackage/*.java

2. Run

java -cp bin SnakePackage.SnakeGame

🖥️ Alternative: Run the .exe File

You can run the game directly on Windows using the included Snake.exe file.
Use Snake_Setup.exe (created with Inno Setup) to install the game.

🎮 Game Rules

  • You start as a snake with 6 body parts.
  • Red circles represent apples.
  • Every time you eat an apple:
    • The snake grows longer
    • Your score increases
  • The game ends if you hit the wall or collide with your own body.
  • After a game over, press Enter to restart.

⌨️ Controls

Key Action
⬅️ Left Move left
➡️ Right Move right
⬆️ Up Move up
⬇️ Down Move down
⏎ Enter Restart the game

📁 Project Structure

SnakeProject/
├── src/
│   └── SnakePackage/
│       ├── SnakeGame.java
│       ├── GameFrame.java
│       └── GamePanel.java
├── bin/                     # Compiled classes (via javac -d)
├── screenshot.png           # Game screenshot (optional)
├── Snake.exe                # Executable file (from Inno Setup)
├── Snake_Setup.exe          # Installer (optional)
└── README.md

🛠️ Technologies Used

  • Java 8+
  • Java Swing (for GUI)
  • Inno Setup (for Windows installer)

📄 License

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

Enjoy the game! 🕹️