Whack-a-Mole

Description

Whack-a-Mole is an Android game where players tap on moles and elixirs that randomly pop up on the screen. The game features various power-ups and challenges to keep the gameplay exciting and enjoyable.

Technologies Used

• Java: The primary programming language for the application (recommended JDK 11 or later).
• Android SDK: For building and running the app (uses API 21 as minSdk, API 34 as targetSdk).
• Gradle: For project build automation (uses version 8.0).
• XML: For defining UI layouts and resources.

Features

• Random Mole and Elixir Appearance: Moles and elixirs appear in random holes on the screen.
• Power-ups:
  • Double Points: Increases points earned for a limited time.
  • Negative Points: Deducts points for missed taps.
  • Screen Shake: Adds a visual effect to make gameplay more challenging.
  • Blur Effect: Temporarily blurs the screen for an extra challenge.
• Score Tracking: Tracks and displays the player's current score.
• Timer: A countdown timer limits the game duration.
• High Score: Saves and displays the highest score achieved by the player.

Prerequisites

• Android Studio: The official IDE for Android development (recommended version Iguana or later, download here).
• Java Development Kit (JDK): Required to compile and run the app (recommended JDK 11, download here).
• Android Device or Emulator: To run and test the app (minimum Android version: 5.0, API 21).

Getting Started

Clone the Repository

git https://github.com/WinterWollf/Whack-a-Mole.git
cd Whack-a-Mole

Open the Project in Android Studio

1. Open Android Studio.
2. Click on File -> Open.
3. Navigate to the cloned Whack-a-Mole directory and select it
4. Click OK to open the project.
5. Wait for Android Studio to complete the Gradle synchronization.

Build and Run the Application

1. Connect your Android device or start an emulator.
2. Build the project Build > Rebuild Project
3. Click on the Run > Run 'app' or press Shift + F10.
4. Select your device/emulator and click OK.

Screenshots

Here are some screenshots showcasing the main features of the application:

Start screen

Gameplay

Blur effect

Shaking effect

License

This project is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Contact

For any inquiries or feedback, feel free to reach out to the project author:

• GitHub: WinterWollf

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