Snake Game

A terminal-based snake game implemented in C++ with minimal dependencies, using thread for non-blocking input and supporting both Windows and Unix systems.

Features

• Cross-Platform: Supports both Windows and Unix (Linux, macOS).
• Real-Time Input: Non-blocking input handled via multi-threading.
• Colorful Gameplay: Uses ANSI escape codes for colored snake body and fruit.
• Score Tracking: Tracks and displays the score in real-time.

Controls

• Arrow keys to control the snake's direction:
  • Up, Down, Left, Right for respective directions.

Game Mechanics

• The snake grows when it eats the fruit (*), and the game ends if the snake hits the screen edge or its own body.
• The goal is to achieve the highest score possible.

Building and Running

1. Compile with:

   g++ snake_game.cpp -o snake_game -pthread

2. Run with:

   ./snake_game

Note

• The game relies on ANSI escape codes for colored output, so it's best played on a compatible terminal.