https://github.com/itsjomon/pacman-game
A simple pacman game using java awt/swing graphics.
https://github.com/itsjomon/pacman-game
java mini-project pacman-game swing
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A simple pacman game using java awt/swing graphics.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/itsjomon/pacman-game
- Owner: itsjomon
- Created: 2025-03-11T08:17:25.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Default Branch: master
- Last Pushed: 2025-03-11T08:32:06.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-03-15T12:16:53.567Z (over 1 year ago)
- Topics: java, mini-project, pacman-game, swing
- Language: Java
- Homepage:
- Size: 14.6 KB
- Stars: 1
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
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README
# Pac-Man Game
A simple Pac-Man game built in Java using the Swing library. Navigate Pac-Man through the maze, collect food, and avoid ghosts. The game ends when you lose all your lives.
### Prerequisites
- **Java JDK**: Version 8 or later.
- **Development Environment**: VS Code, IntelliJ IDEA, Eclipse, or any Java-compatible IDE.
## Getting Started
### Clone the Repository
Run the following commands to clone and navigate into the project:
```bash
git clone https://github.com/itsjomon/pacman-game.git
```
```bash
cd pacman-game
```
-or-
### Fork the Repository
1. Fork this repository on GitHub.
2. Clone your fork.
```bash
git clone https://github.com/your-username/your-forked-repository-name.git
```
```bash
cd your-forked-repository-name
```
Set Up the Assets: Place all required images (e.g., `wall.png`, `pacmanUp.png`, etc.) in the `assets` directory located in the project root.
Compile and Run: Compile and run the program using your IDE or terminal: `javac App.java` `java App`
## Controls
- **Arrow Keys:** Move Pac-Man (Up, Down, Left, Right).
- **Restart:** After Game Over, press any key to restart.
> [!NOTE]
> - Ensure all image files are correctly placed in the `assets` directory.
> - The ghosts currently move randomly.
## Folder Structure
The workspace contains two folders by default, where:
- `src`: the folder to maintain sources
- `lib`: the folder to maintain dependencies
Meanwhile, the compiled output files will be generated in the `bin` folder by default.
> If you want to customize the folder structure, open `.vscode/settings.json` and update the related settings there.
## Dependency Management
The `JAVA PROJECTS` view allows you to manage your dependencies. More details can be found [here](https://github.com/microsoft/vscode-java-dependency#manage-dependencies).
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