Project Title:

Dino Game Clone using C

Project Overview:

This project recreates the iconic Chrome offline Dinosaur Game, where a running T-Rex must jump over obstacles like cacti and dodge flying birds. It's built in C, often using SDL for graphics or a console/terminal interface for simpler visuals.

Key Features:

• Auto-Running Dinosaur: The character runs continuously across the screen.
• Jump Mechanics: Press a key (like spacebar) to make the dinosaur jump.
• Obstacle Generation: Random cacti and birds appear at different intervals.
• Collision Detection: Detects crashes between the dino and obstacles.
• Score System: Score increases as the player survives longer.
• Game Over and Restart: Ends on collision and offers an option to restart.

Technologies Used:

• C Language: Core game loop, input, logic, and scoring.
• SDL Library or Console I/O: For rendering characters, ground, and obstacles.
• Structs and Functions: To manage the dinosaur, obstacles, and game state.
• Timers or Frame Count: Control obstacle movement and game speed.

Learning Outcomes:

• Real-time input handling (e.g., jump timing).
• Implementing continuous background scrolling and object movement.
• Practicing collision detection in 2D space.
• Modular code structure for game entities.
• Understanding event loops and basic physics in games.

Possible Enhancements:

• Add flying obstacles (e.g., birds at different heights).
• Sound effects and background music.
• Day/night background switch like in the original game.
• Power-ups (e.g., invincibility or speed boosts).
• High score tracking.