Project Title:

Dino Game with Score Tracking in .NET

Project Overview:

This project is a clone of the classic Dino Game, which appears in the Google Chrome browser when there is no internet connection. The game features a dinosaur (Dino) that the player controls, attempting to avoid obstacles such as cacti and birds while running through an endless desert. The goal is to survive as long as possible, with a score based on how long the player lasts before hitting an obstacle. This version enhances the original by including a score tracking system, displaying the score in real time during gameplay.

Key Features:

• Dino Movement:
  The player controls a dinosaur (Dino) that automatically moves forward at a steady pace. The player can make the Dino jump by pressing a key (e.g., the space bar) or tapping a button, helping it avoid obstacles.
• Obstacles:
  The game features cacti and flying birds that appear on the screen as the Dino runs. These obstacles are positioned at varying distances and speeds, becoming more challenging over time.
• Cacti: Obstacles that the Dino must jump over.
• Birds: Flying obstacles that require the Dino to duck under or jump over, adding complexity.
• Endless Gameplay:
  The game continues indefinitely, with the Dino running continuously while the obstacles keep spawning. The game increases the speed and frequency of obstacles as the player progresses, making the game harder over time.
• Score Tracking:
  The score is based on the distance the Dino has traveled without colliding with obstacles. Every second or step the Dino takes contributes to the score. The score is continuously displayed on the screen, allowing players to track their performance in real-time.
• High Score: The game tracks the highest score achieved during the current session and resets the score when the player restarts.
• Game Over and Restart Mechanism:
  When the Dino collides with an obstacle (either a cactus or a bird), the game ends, and a game over screen is displayed, showing the final score and the best score achieved. Players can restart the game by pressing a key or button, allowing them to try again.
• Difficulty Progression:
  As the game progresses, the speed of the Dino and the frequency of obstacles increase, making it progressively harder for the player to avoid collisions. This gradual increase in difficulty adds challenge and encourages players to keep improving their performance.

Technologies Used:

• .NET (C#):
  The programming language used for the game logic, including the movement of the Dino, collision detection, obstacle generation, and score tracking.
• Windows Forms or WPF:
  These frameworks are used to create the graphical user interface (GUI), render the game objects (Dino, obstacles), and display the score.
• Graphics Rendering:
  Simple 2D graphics are used for the Dino, obstacles, and background. The Dino and obstacles are represented as images or basic shapes, and the background scrolls to create the illusion of movement.
• Timer for Game Loop:
  A timer or game loop is used to update the game state at regular intervals, including the movement of the Dino, obstacle generation, and score tracking.

Learning Outcomes:

• Game Loop and Timing:
  Learn how to manage the game loop to ensure continuous gameplay, update game elements (Dino, obstacles), and update the score at fixed time intervals.
• Collision Detection and Response:
  Understand how to detect collisions between the Dino and obstacles, and implement a response (game over or score update).
• User Input Handling:
  Learn how to handle user inputs (e.g., key presses for jumping or restarting the game) and translate them into actions within the game.
• Score Tracking and UI Management:
  Develop skills in managing real-time score tracking, displaying scores dynamically, and updating the user interface as the game progresses.
• Difficulty Scaling:
  Implement difficulty progression by gradually increasing the speed of the game and the frequency of obstacles, providing a challenging experience for players.

Possible Enhancements:

• Additional Obstacles:
  Introduce new types of obstacles, such as moving cacti or larger birds, to increase the challenge.
• Power-ups:
  Add power-ups that the player can collect, such as invincibility for a short time, speed boosts, or extra lives.
• Sound Effects and Music:
  Integrate sound effects for jumping, collisions, and game over, as well as background music to enhance the gaming experience.
• Customizable Dino:
  Allow players to customize the appearance of the Dino, such as changing colors or adding accessories.
• Leaderboards:
  Implement a leaderboard system where players can submit their high scores and compete with others for the best score.
• Mobile Version:
  Port the game to a mobile platform using Xamarin or UWP for touch controls instead of keyboard input.
• Improved UI:
  Add a more interactive user interface with a main menu, settings, and options for players to customize their game experience.