Pacman (Java Swing Version)

This is a simple Pacman clone made as a learning project using Java and JPanel.
It is not a full-featured Pacman game, but a basic attempt to recreate some of the gameplay using Java Swing.

Features

• Basic Pacman movement with arrow keys
• Four ghosts with random movement
• Food pellets to collect
• Score and lives tracking
• Game over and restart functionality

Technologies Used

• Java (JDK 8+)
• Java Swing (JPanel, JFrame, Timer)
• Custom image assets for Pacman, ghosts, and walls

How to Play

1. Requirements:

   • Java JDK installed (version 8 or higher)

2. Compile the code:
   Open a terminal in the src directory and run:

   javac App.java Pacman.java
   

3. Run the game:

   java App
   

4. Controls:

   • Use the arrow keys to move Pacman.
   • Collect all the food pellets to win.
   • Avoid the ghosts. If you lose all lives, the game is over.
   • Press any arrow key after game over to restart.

Note

This project is a simple try and not as good as the real Pacman game you may have played.
It was made for learning purposes using only Java and basic Swing components.

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Technical Details

• The game board is defined by a string array (tileMap), where each character represents a wall, food, ghost, or Pacman.
• The main game logic is handled in the Pacman class, which extends JPanel and uses a javax.swing.Timer for the game loop.
• All game objects (Pacman, ghosts, walls, food) are represented as instances of an inner Block class.
• Movement and collision detection are handled manually in the code.
• Ghosts move randomly and change direction when hitting a wall.
• The game is rendered by overriding paintComponent(Graphics g) and drawing all elements each frame.
• Keyboard input is handled with the KeyListener interface to control Pacman and restart the game after game over.

Enjoy!