Project Overview

The Online Snakes Game is a modern web-based version of the classic Snake arcade game, designed for both single-player and multiplayer online modes. In this game, players control a snake that grows longer each time it eats food. The challenge is to avoid colliding with walls, obstacles, or the snake’s own body.

In multiplayer mode, multiple snakes compete in real time on the same board, trying to survive longer and eat more food while avoiding collisions with each other.

Key Features

1. Game Modes

   • Single-Player Mode – Player vs. environment with increasing speed and difficulty.

   • Multiplayer Mode – Real-time competition with friends or random online players.

2. Gameplay Mechanics

   • Snake moves continuously in the chosen direction (arrow keys/WASD for PC, swipe for mobile).

   • Eating food increases snake length and score.

   • Collision with wall, self, or other snakes results in game over.

   • Random food spawns on the board (normal food + bonus items like speed boost or extra points).

3. Real-Time Multiplayer

   • Implemented using WebSockets (Node.js + Socket.IO) or Java WebSocket.

   • Each player’s snake position is updated live for all users.

   • Players compete for the highest score before elimination.

4. Scoring System

   • Points awarded for each food eaten.

   • Bonus points for special food items.

   • Leaderboard showing top scorers in real time.

5. UI & Animations

   • Colorful grid-based game board.

   • Smooth snake movement animations using JavaScript Canvas API.

   • Visual effects for eating food, collisions, and winning.

6. Player Profiles & Leaderboards

   • Login system with player accounts.

   • Tracks personal high scores and multiplayer performance.

   • Global leaderboard to encourage competition.

Technology Stack

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript (Canvas API for animations).

• Backend: Node.js (with Socket.IO) / PHP / Java.

• Database: MySQL / MongoDB (for player profiles, scores, and game history).

How It Works

1. Game Start

   • Player enters single or multiplayer mode.

   • Multiplayer mode: players join a lobby before the game begins.

2. Snake Movement & Controls

   • Snake moves automatically; player controls direction.

   • Food spawns randomly, and eating increases snake size.

3. Collision Detection

   • Hitting walls, self, or another snake = game over.

   • In multiplayer, the last surviving snake wins.

4. Scoring & Endgame

   • Final score displayed at the end.

   • High scores stored in the database.

   • Multiplayer leaderboard updates live.

Enhancements (Optional)

• Power-Ups – Add special food like invisibility, speed boost, or split snake.

• Different Maps – Open field, maze-like maps, moving obstacles.

• Mobile-Friendly Controls – Swipe gestures for snake movement.

• Chat Feature – Allow players to chat while playing multiplayer.

• Skins & Themes – Players can customize snake colors or board themes.