Snake Game with Python and Pygame

This is a classic Snake game implemented in Python using the Pygame library. The game features end-to-end functionality with graphical elements, sound effects, and a highscore tracking system.

Features

• Classic Snake Gameplay: Move the snake to collect apples and grow longer.
• Graphics: Custom graphics for the snake's head, body, and tail, as well as the apple.
• Sound Effects: Background music and sound effects for eating apples and crashing.
• Highscore Tracking: Keeps track of the highest score achieved.
• Pause and Resume: Pause the game with the spacebar and resume it at any time.
• Game Over Screen: Displays the player's score when the game ends.

Installation

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/anishvedant/snake-game.git
   cd snake-game

2. Install Dependencies: Ensure you have Python and Pygame installed. You can install Pygame using pip:

   pip install pygame

3. Add Game Assets: Place the required graphic and sound files in the appropriate directories:

   • Graphics/head_up.png
   • Graphics/head_down.png
   • Graphics/head_right.png
   • Graphics/head_left.png
   • Graphics/tail_up.png
   • Graphics/tail_down.png
   • Graphics/tail_right.png
   • Graphics/tail_left.png
   • Graphics/body_vertical.png
   • Graphics/body_horizontal.png
   • Graphics/body_tr.png
   • Graphics/body_tl.png
   • Graphics/body_br.png
   • Graphics/body_bl.png
   • Graphics/apple.png
   • Sound/crunch.wav
   • Sound/crash.mp3
   • Sound/music.mp3
   • Font/PoetsenOne-Regular.ttf

Usage

1. Run the Game:

   python3 snake.py

2. Gameplay Instructions:

   • Use the arrow keys to control the direction of the snake.
   • Press SPACE to pause and resume the game.
   • Press ESC to quit the game.

Game Mechanics

Snake Movement

The snake is controlled using the arrow keys:

• UP: Moves the snake up (if it's not currently moving down).
• RIGHT: Moves the snake right (if it's not currently moving left).
• DOWN: Moves the snake down (if it's not currently moving up).
• LEFT: Moves the snake left (if it's not currently moving right).

Growing the Snake

When the snake eats an apple, it grows by one block. The position of the next apple is randomized within the game grid.

Collision Detection

The game ends if:

• The snake collides with the walls (edges of the game window).
• The snake collides with itself.

Highscore Tracking

The game tracks the highest score achieved and displays it on the screen. The highscore is saved in a highscore.txt file.

Sound Effects

• Background Music: Loops continuously during the game.
• Crunch Sound: Plays when the snake eats an apple.
• Crash Sound: Plays when the game ends due to a collision.

Code Structure

• snake.py: Main game file containing all the game logic and functions.
• Graphics/: Directory containing the image assets for the game.
• Sound/: Directory containing the sound effects and background music.
• Font/: Directory containing the font file used in the game.

Future Improvements

• Add more levels with increasing difficulty.
• Implement different game modes (e.g., time attack, endless mode).
• Enhance graphics and animations.
• Add more sound effects and background music tracks.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Feel free to fork the repository and submit pull requests with your improvements and bug fixes.

License

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

Disclaimer

This game is for educational purposes and personal enjoyment. Ensure you have the appropriate rights to use the graphic and sound assets included in the game.

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