snake/README.md

# Snake Game in C++


## Abstract
A simple snake game, with terminal GUI implemented using ncurses library.
#### Controls:
- __Up-Arrow__ to go up.
- __Down-Arrow__ to go down.
- __Left-Arrow__ to go left.
- __Right-Arrow__ to go right.
- __q__ to exit game. 

### TODO:
- Add a scoreboard.

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## Prerequisities

You need to install the following two packages:
- libncurses5-dev : Developer’s libraries for ncurses
- libncursesw5-dev : Developer’s libraries for ncursesw
- gcc : C\C++ compiler
- make : instalation tool
Open up a terminal and type the folllowing commands
```shell
~$ sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade
#Now to install compiler and instalation tool
~$ sudo apt-get install gcc make
#And the actuall library
~$ sudo apt-get install libncurses5-dev libncursesw5-dev
```
Now you are ready to use the repo.

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## Downloading, Instalation and Running the Program

Now we will install and run teh program, but first let's download the repo:
```shell
~$ git clone https://github.com/VissaMoutafis/Snake_Game_in_Cpp
~$ cd Snake_Game_in_Cpp
~$ make run
```

and enjoy playing!

__Note__: You might want to delete the objective files and keep only the src part. In that case:
```shell
~$ make clean
```
and you are set.

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## Contributors
[VissaM](https://github.com/VissaMoutafis)

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## Licence: MIT
Check the file LICENCE.

### Enjoy!