🐍 Java Classic Snake Game

A simple yet attractive implementation of the classic arcade game Snake, built entirely in Java using the Swing and AWT libraries for a desktop GUI.

This project is great for beginners looking to understand fundamental Java concepts like:

• GUI Programming with JFrame and JPanel.
• Game Loop mechanics using javax.swing.Timer.
• Event Handling for keyboard input (KeyAdapter).
• 2D Graphics rendering with the Graphics class.

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🚀 How to Run the Game

Prerequisites

• Java Development Kit (JDK) 8 or higher
• An IDE or text editor (e.g., VS Code, Eclipse, IntelliJ)

Running in VS Code

1. Clone this repository to your local machine.
2. Open the project folder in VS Code.
3. Ensure the "Extension Pack for Java" is installed.
4. Open the SnakeGame.java file (the main class).
5. Click the "Run" button that appears above the public static void main(String[] args) method.

Game Controls

Key	Action
Up Arrow	Move Up
Down Arrow	Move Down
Left Arrow	Move Left
Right Arrow	Move Right
Spacebar	Restart Game (After Game Over)

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⚙️ Core Technologies

• Language: Java SE
• GUI Framework: Swing (JFrame, JPanel, Timer)
• Graphics: AWT (Graphics, Color, Font)

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✨ Features

• Grid-based Movement: Clean and responsive cell-by-cell movement.
• Collision Detection: Checks for hitting the walls or hitting the snake's own body.
• Score Tracker: Updates in real-time.
• Game Over Screen: Displays final score and a prompt to restart.