Snake Game in C
A classic Snake game implemented in C, using pointers, linked lists for the snake body, and the ncurses library for terminal graphics.
VISIT MY GAME:https://joelljoy.github.io/SNAKE-GAME/
Features
- Dynamic Snake Body: Managed as a singly linked list.
- Real-time Controls: Arrow keys for movement (using ncurses).
- Random Food Placement: Food never appears on the snake.
- Collision Detection: Game ends on wall or self-collision.
- Score Display: Score shown during gameplay and at game over.
- Replay Option: Play multiple rounds without restarting.
- Adjustable Difficulty: Choose from four speed levels (Beginner, Classic, Expert, Insane).
Requirements
- C Compiler: (e.g., gcc)
- ncurses Library: Install via package manager (Linux/Unix)
Controls
- Arrow Keys: Move the snake
- q: Quit game
- y/n: Play again after game over
Gameplay
- Instruction page, followed by level selection.
- Eat food (
*) to grow and increase your score.
- Avoid colliding with the walls (
#) or yourself.
- Score is displayed at the top.
Code Structure
- Data Structures:
Position: Holds (x, y) coordinates.snake_node: Linked list node for each snake segment.
- Major Functions:
food_pos(head): Places food at a valid, random location.gameBox(head, food): Draws the game area, snake, and food.addNode(x, y): Adds a new segment to the snake.addHead(head, direction): Moves the snake’s head.ateFood(head, food): Checks if food is eaten.checkCollision(head): Detects wall/self collision.removeTail(head): Removes the last segment if food not eaten.
MIT License
Enjoy the game! 🐍