🐍 Classic Snake Game

A nostalgic recreation of the iconic Snake game built with Python and Turtle graphics. Relive the retro gaming experience with smooth controls, custom graphics, and an addictive gameplay loop!

🎮 Features

• Classic Gameplay: Navigate the snake using arrow keys to collect food and grow longer
• Custom Graphics: Retro-styled snake head and vibrant background for an authentic experience
• Score Tracking: Keep track of your current score as you play
• Collision Detection: Game ends when the snake hits the wall or its own body
• Smooth Controls: Responsive keyboard input for seamless gameplay

📸 Screenshot

🚀 Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Python 3.x installed on your system
• No additional libraries required (uses built-in turtle module)

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/karansingh-in/Classic-Snake-Game.git
cd Classic-Snake-Game

2. Run the game:

python main.py

That's it! The game will launch immediately.

🎯 How to Play

1. Start the game by running main.py
2. Control the snake using WASD or arrow keys:
   • W or ⬆️ Up Arrow - Move up
   • S or ⬇️ Down Arrow - Move down
   • A or ⬅️ Left Arrow - Move left
   • D or ➡️ Right Arrow - Move right
3. Eat the food (red circles) to grow longer and increase your score
4. Avoid hitting:
   • The walls (screen boundaries)
   • Your own snake body
5. Try to beat your high score!

📁 Project Structure

Classic-Snake-Game/
│
├── main.py              # Main game loop and setup
├── snake.py             # Snake class with movement logic
├── food.py              # Food class for spawning items
├── background.gif       # Game background image
├── snake-head.gif       # Custom snake head sprite
└── icon.ico             # Game window icon

🛠️ Building Executables

Want to create a standalone executable? Use PyInstaller!

For Windows:

pip install pyinstaller
pyinstaller main.spec

For Linux/macOS:

See the platform-specific .spec files in the repository.

🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Here are some ideas:

• Add difficulty levels (speed variations)
• Implement a high score system with persistent storage
• Add sound effects and background music
• Create power-ups (speed boost, invincibility, etc.)
• Add a pause function
• Implement a menu system

To contribute:

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a new branch (git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature)
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add amazing feature')
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/amazing-feature)
5. Open a Pull Request

📝 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

🙏 Acknowledgments

• Inspired by the original Snake game from Nokia phones
• Built with Python's Turtle graphics module
• Thanks to the Python community for excellent documentation

📧 Contact

Karan Singh - @karansingh-in

Project Link: https://github.com/karansingh-in/Classic-Snake-Game

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