Snake Game

This project is a simple snake game developed using Python and Pygame. The game features a start menu, a score system, and different graphical representations of the snake's body.

Installation

1. Install Python: Ensure you have Python installed on your machine. You can download it from python.org.

2. Install Pygame: Install the Pygame library using pip:

   pip install pygame

3. Clone the Repository: Clone this repository or download the code.

4. Assets: Ensure the following image assets are placed in an ./asset/ directory:

   • apple.png
   • head_up.png
   • head_down.png
   • head_right.png
   • head_left.png
   • tail_up.png
   • tail_down.png
   • tail_right.png
   • tail_left.png
   • body_vertical.png
   • body_horizontal.png
   • body_topright.png
   • body_topleft.png
   • body_bottomright.png
   • body_bottomleft.png

How to Run

1. Navigate to the Project Directory: Open your terminal and navigate to the directory where the script is located.

2. Run the Game:

   python snake_game.py

Game Features

• Start Menu:

  • The game starts with a menu where you can choose to Play or Quit.

• Snake Movement:

  • The snake moves automatically in the direction it is facing.
  • You can control the snake's direction using the arrow keys:
    • Up Arrow to move up
    • Right Arrow to move right
    • Down Arrow to move down
    • Left Arrow to move left

• Fruit Collection:

  • The snake grows in length when it eats the fruit (represented by an apple).

• Collision Detection:

  • The game ends when the snake collides with the walls or itself.

• Score Display:

  • The current score (based on the length of the snake) is displayed in the bottom-right corner.

• Game Over Screen:

  • When the game ends, a "GAME OVER" message and the final score are displayed.

Code Structure

Classes

• SNAKE:

  • Handles the snake's properties and behavior, including movement, growth, and graphical representation.

• FRUIT:

  • Manages the fruit's position and rendering.

• MAIN:

  • Coordinates the game's core logic, such as updating game state, checking for collisions, and drawing game elements.

• Button:

  • Manages the interactive buttons in the start menu.

• STARTMENU:

  • Controls the start menu display and user interaction.

Main Game Loop

• Event Handling: Processes user inputs and game events.
• Game State Management: Controls transitions between the start menu, game play, and game over states.
• Rendering: Updates the display with the current state of the game.

License

This project is open-source and can be freely used and modified.