Snake Game in Python with Pygame

This is a simple explanation of how to set up and play the "Snake Game" developed using Python3 and Pygame.

Prerequisites

Make sure your system meets the following conditions before proceeding:

• Python: Install version 3.7 or higher. This project has only been tested on versions 3.10, 3.11, and 3.12+.
• Pip: Ensure you have the latest version installed for managing Python packages.
• Git: Make sure you have the most recent Git client installed for cloning repositories.

Instructions

Follow these steps to download, install dependencies, and play the game:

1. Open your terminal or command prompt and navigate to the desired location where you want to store the project. Run the following command to clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/AshkanFeyzollahi/snake-game.git

2. Navigate to the newly created snake-game folder:

   cd snake-game

3. In the terminal or command prompt, install the required dependencies by running either of these commands based on your operating system:

• For Windows, enter:

  python -m pip install -r requirements.txt

• For Linux or macOS, enter:

  python3 -m pip install -r requirements.txt

Once all dependencies are installed, you're ready to play the game! In the same terminal or command prompt window, run one of these commands depending on your OS:

• For Windows, enter:

  python main.py

• For Linux or macOS, enter:

  python3 main.py

Controls

During gameplay, control the snake as follows:

• Up Arrow / W Key: Move the snake upward.
• Down Arrow / S Key: Direct the snake downward.
• Left Arrow / A Key: Guide the snake to move leftwards.
• Right Arrow / D Key: Steer the snake rightwards.

Enjoy the challenge of growing your snake longer without crashing into its own body or the game borders! Good luck!

Troubleshooting

Should you encounter any issues during gameplay, please don't hesitate to report them by opening an issue within the project's GitHub page.