Terminal Snake Game

A classic Snake game that runs in your terminal, created in Python.

Files

• play_snake.py - Main launcher (recommended way to run)
• snake_game.py - Advanced version using curses library
• snake_simple.py - Simple version using basic console output
• README.md - This file

How to Run

Easy Way (Recommended)

python play_snake.py

The launcher will automatically try to run the best version available for your system.

Manual Options

For the advanced curses version:

python snake_game.py

For the simple console version:

python snake_simple.py

Controls

Advanced Version (curses)

• Use Arrow Keys to move the snake
• Press Q to quit
• When game over, press R to restart or Q to quit

Simple Version

• Use W/A/S/D keys to move the snake (W=up, A=left, S=down, D=right)
• Press Q to quit

Gameplay

• Control the snake to eat food (♦)
• Each food eaten increases your score
• Don't hit the walls or your own body
• The snake grows longer with each food eaten

Requirements

• Python 3.6+
• Windows (simple version uses Windows-specific input handling)
• The launcher automatically installs windows-curses if needed

Features

• Two different implementations for maximum compatibility
• Automatic fallback between versions
• Score tracking
• Game over detection
• Restart functionality (in curses version)

Enjoy playing Snake!