🐍 Classic Snake Game (Java)

A classic Snake Game built from scratch using Core Java (Swing & AWT). The goal of this project is to understand game loops, rendering, and event handling without using any external game engine.

🎮 Key Features

• Smooth Controls: Lag-free snake movement using KeyAdapter.
• Dynamic Speed Control:
  • Press 1: Slow Speed
  • Press 2: Normal Speed
  • Press 3: Fast Speed ⚡
• Restart Mechanism: Press SPACE to restart instantly after Game Over.
• Score System: Real-time score tracking.
• Smart Rendering: Custom paintComponent rendering for smooth graphics.

🛠️ Tech Stack

• Language: Java (JDK 17+)
• GUI: Swing & AWT (JPanel, JFrame, Graphics)
• Logic: OOPs, Multithreading (Timer), 2D Arrays, Event Handling

🚀 Roadmap & Progress

We successfully completed the project in 2 Days!

• Day 1: Project Setup (JFrame, JPanel) & Grid Logic
• Day 2: Snake Body & Movement Logic
• Day 2: Food Generation & Collision Detection
• Day 2: Score System & Game Over Screen
• Day 2 (Bonus): Added Restart Functionality & Speed Controls

📸 Screenshots


⚙️ How to Run

1. Clone this repository.
2. Open the folder in VS Code or IntelliJ IDEA.
3. Run the Main.java file.
4. Controls:
   • Arrow Keys to Move.
   • 1, 2, 3 to change speed.
   • SPACE to Restart.

👨‍💻 Author

Bablu Kumar - Aspiring Backend Developer