Snake Game

A simple Snake game implemented in Java using Swing for the graphical user interface. The game allows the player to control a snake that grows longer each time it eats an apple, while avoiding collisions with the snake's body or the walls.

Features

• Snake Movement: The snake moves in four directions (Up, Down, Left, Right) using arrow keys.
• Growing Snake: Each time the snake eats an apple, it grows longer.
• Game Over: The game ends when the snake collides with its own body or the wall.
• Score Display: The number of apples eaten (score) is displayed at the top.
• Apple Generation: Random placement of apples on the screen.

Requirements

• Java Development Kit (JDK) 8 or higher
• A Java IDE or text editor (e.g., IntelliJ IDEA, Eclipse, or Visual Studio Code)

How to Run

1. Clone the repository (if hosted on a version control platform like GitHub) or simply download the files.

      git clone https://github.com/111morris/snake-game-java.git

2. Compile the Java files:

   • If using an IDE, just open the project and run it.

   • If using the terminal, run the following commands:

     cd snake-game-java/src/

     javac SnakeGame.java
     java SnakeGame

3. The game window will appear, and you can start playing by using the arrow keys to control the snake.

Code Breakdown

GameFrame.java

This class is responsible for setting up the main game window. It inherits from JFrame and adds the GamePanel to the window. It also configures the window's title, close operation, and visibility.

import javax.swing.*;

public class GameFrame extends JFrame {
  GameFrame(){
     this.add(new GamePanel());
     this.setTitle("Snake");
     this.setDefaultCloseOperation(JFrame.EXIT_ON_CLOSE);
     this.setResizable(false);
     this.pack();
     this.setVisible(true);
     this.setLocationRelativeTo(null);
  }
}