Project Title: Brick Breaker with Power-ups (Java Version)

Overview:

Brick Breaker with Power-ups is an enhanced version of the classic arcade-style game where the player controls a paddle to bounce a ball and break bricks. This version adds power-ups to make the gameplay more dynamic and exciting. The objective is to break all the bricks while keeping the ball in play and collecting helpful power-ups.

Core Gameplay Features:

• Paddle Control: The player moves the paddle left and right using keyboard input to keep the ball bouncing.
• Ball Mechanics: The ball continuously moves, bouncing off walls, bricks, and the paddle.
• Bricks: The ball destroys bricks upon collision; some bricks may require multiple hits.
• Power-ups: Special bricks drop power-ups like:
• Wider Paddle
• Multi-Ball
• Sticky Paddle
• Speed Boost/Slow Ball
• Laser Fire
• Lives & Scoring: Players lose lives if the ball falls below the paddle. Points are awarded for breaking bricks.

Technologies Commonly Used:

• Java with:
• Java Swing or JavaFX for GUI, animations, and collision detection
• 2D Graphics API for drawing objects and handling game physics
• Timers/Threads to control ball movement and animations

How It Works:

1. Game Initialization: Set up the ball, paddle, bricks, and initial layout.
2. Main Loop: A timer continuously updates the game state, moving the ball and checking collisions.
3. Brick Collision: When the ball hits a brick, the brick is removed and may spawn a falling power-up.
4. Power-up Collection: If the paddle catches a power-up, its effect is applied temporarily or permanently.
5. Level Progression: When all bricks are broken, the game advances to the next level or ends.

Learning Objectives:

• Implementing real-time 2D game physics in Java
• Enhancing classic games with power-up logic and event-based programming
• Managing multiple game elements (ball, bricks, power-ups, paddle)
• Handling user input and visual effects
• Structuring code using OOP principles

Game Logic Breakdown:

• Paddle Class: Controls movement and handles power-up effects
• Ball Class: Manages position, speed, and collision detection
• Brick Class: Represents destructible blocks, with types and durability
• PowerUp Class: Defines different power-up types and effects when caught
• Game Panel: Main GUI component that draws elements and runs the game loop