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.

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.