https://github.com/haimanm3/endless-runner-game
Java is required on your computer to run the .jar file. Have fun!
https://github.com/haimanm3/endless-runner-game
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Java is required on your computer to run the .jar file. Have fun!
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/haimanm3/endless-runner-game
- Owner: haimanm3
- Created: 2025-03-19T21:38:30.000Z (about 1 month ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2025-03-28T10:25:15.000Z (28 days ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-03-28T10:42:54.401Z (28 days ago)
- Topics: agile, java, javarequired, scrum
- Language: Java
- Homepage:
- Size: 5.2 MB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
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README
# 🕹️ Endless Runner Game - Tweety Bird
A Java-based endless runner game developed as a Software Engineering Capstone project at Rhode Island College (RIC). Built in a team of four using Agile and Scrum methodologies, the game features dynamic obstacle generation, menu navigation, pause/resume functionality, and a score tracking system.
🎓 **Featured at the RIC Software Engineering Showcase**
> 🛠 Java is required on your computer to run the included `.jar` file.
## 🚀 Features
- 🎮 **Endless Runner Gameplay** – Randomized obstacles and infinite dynamic background scrolling
- 🧠 **Basic AI Logic** – Dynamic difficulty progression based on score
- ⏸️ **Pause & Resume** – Real-time game state control
- 🏁 **Scoring System** – Tracks and displays high scores in-game
- 📜 **Main Menu & Game Over Screens** – User-friendly interfaces with keyboard interaction
- ⚙️ **Object-Oriented Design** – Modular architecture using standard Java principles
- 📅 **Agile + Scrum Workflow** – Weekly sprints and project boards using Trello and GitHub
---
## 🛠️ Technologies Used
| Purpose | Technology |
|--------------------|-------------------|
| Game Engine / Logic| Java (JDK 17+) |
| Packaging | JAR File |
| Version Control | Git + GitHub |
| Methodology | Agile + Scrum |
---
## 🎮 Demo
Here's a visual preview of Tweety Bird:
- **Left:** Welcome screen and main menu interface.
- **Right:** Game Over screen showing player’s score.
---
## ▶️ How to Use
Follow these steps to run the Tweey Bird endless runner game locally on your computer.
---
### 💻 Prerequisites
- **Java** must be installed on your system (JDK 8 or later).
- To check if Java is installed, open a terminal or command prompt and run:
```bash
java -version
```
If it's not installed, download it from:
👉 https://www.oracle.com/java/technologies/javase-downloads.html
---
### 📦 Step 1: Download the Game
- Clone the repository or download it as a ZIP and extract it.
- Inside the root folder, you’ll find a file named: `TweetyBird.jar`
---
### ▶️ Step 2: Run the Game
1. Open a terminal or command prompt.
2. Navigate to the folder containing the `.jar` file:
```bash
cd path/to/Endless-Runner-Game
```
3. Run the game with the following command:
```bash
java -jar TweetyBird.jar
```
> 💡 The game will open in a window. Use your keyboard to control the player and try to dodge obstacles for as long as possible!
---
### 🧯 Troubleshooting
- **Nothing happens when I run the JAR?**
- Make sure you’re using the correct version of Java (JDK 8+).
- If the file doesn’t open on double-click, try running it via terminal with the command above.
- **Performance issues?**
- Close other applications while running the game.
- Ensure your system is not blocking Java execution.
---
## 🙌 Acknowledgments
- **Rhode Island College (RIC)** – For providing the opportunity to develop and showcase this project as part of the Software Engineering Capstone.
- **Professor J. Port** – For mentorship and guidance throughout the course.
- **Team Members** – For their collaboration, code contributions, and weekly standups that brought the game to life.
- **Java Game Development Community** – For tutorials and resources that helped shape the foundation of the game's architecture.
- **Showcase Attendees** – For testing the game, providing feedback, and encouraging further development.