🐍 Snake Game (Java)

A classic Snake Game built using Java Swing, designed to demonstrate object-oriented programming, event handling, and basic game development concepts in Java. The game features smooth controls, real-time movement, score tracking, and dynamic gameplay.

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📸 Game Screenshot

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🚀 Features

• 🎮 Classic snake gameplay with smooth keyboard controls
• ⌨️ Control the snake using arrow keys
• 🍎 Random food generation
• 📈 Score tracking system
• 🐍 Snake grows after eating food
• 💥 Game over detection on wall or self collision
• 🧠 Clean and modular Object-Oriented Design

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🛠️ Tech Stack

• Language: Java

• GUI Framework: Java Swing

• Concepts Used:

  • Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
  • Event Handling
  • Game Loop Logic
  • 2D Graphics Rendering

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📂 Project Structure

SnakeGame/
├── .idea/                 # IntelliJ settings (hidden)
├── out/                   # Compiled class files
├── icons/                 # Game assets (images, icons)
│   ├── snake_head.png
│   └── food.png
├── Gameplay_Screenshot/   # Project demo images
├── Snake_Gamess.java      # Main Frame / Window Class
├── Snakess.java           # Core Game Logic Class
└── README.md              # Project documentation

Snake_Game/ │── src/ │ ├── SnakeGame.java │ ├── GamePanel.java │ └── GameFrame.java │── README.md

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## ▶️ How to Run the Project
1. Clone the repository:
   ```bash
   git clone https://github.com/gitKeshav11/Snake_Game.git

2. Open the project in any Java-supported IDE (IntelliJ IDEA / Eclipse / VS Code)

3. Compile and run the main file:

   javac SnakeGame.java
   java SnakeGame

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🎯 Learning Outcomes

• Understanding Java Swing for GUI development
• Applying OOP principles in real-world projects
• Implementing basic game logic and collision detection
• Improving problem-solving and logical thinking skills

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🎮 Gameplay Highlights

• Smooth real-time snake movement on a grid-based board
• Minimalist dark UI for better focus on gameplay
• Clear visual distinction between snake body and food

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🌱 Future Improvements

• 🔊 Add sound effects
• 🎚️ Difficulty levels
• 🏆 High-score saving feature
• 🎨 Enhanced UI and animations

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🤝 Contribution

Contributions are welcome! Feel free to fork this repository, raise issues, or submit pull requests.

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📌 Author

Keshav Upadhyay Aspiring Java Backend Developer | Open Source Contributor

🔗 GitHub: https://github.com/gitKeshav11

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