Snake Game

Description

Snake Game is a classic arcade game where the player controls a snake that moves around the screen, eating food pellets to grow longer. The game continues until the snake collides with itself or the boundaries of the play area. It's a simple yet addictive game that tests the player's reflexes and strategy.

Features

• Classic snake gameplay with intuitive controls.
• Increasing difficulty as the snake grows longer.
• Score tracking to keep track of the player's progress.
• Sound effects for enhanced gameplay experience.
• Leaderboard to display top scores.

Technologies Used

• JavaFX for the user interface.
• Java programming language for game logic.
• Git for version control.
• IDE: IntelliJ IDEA

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Java Development Kit (JDK) installed on your system.
• Git installed on your system (optional).
• MySQL installed on your system.

Installation

1. Clone the repository: git clone https://github.com/CharakaMihiranga/snake-game.git

2. Open the project in your preferred IDE.

3. Build and run the project.

Setting Up the Database

1. Navigate to the src/main/resources/sql directory in your project.
2. Execute the SnakeGame.sql script to create the database schema: mysql -u username -p < SnakeGame.sql

Replace username with your MySQL username. You will be prompted to enter your MySQL password. Alternatively, you can use a MySQL client to execute the script.

Usage

• Use arrow keys or WASD keys to control the direction of the snake.
• Eat food pellets to grow longer.
• Avoid colliding with the snake's body or the edges of the play area.

Acknowledgements

This project was inspired by the classic Snake game.