DX-Ball 🎮

A Classic Arcade Game Developed in C

Overview

This project is a recreation of the popular classic game DX-Ball, developed as a term project for Level-1/Term-I under the course CSE 102: Structured Programming Sessional. The game is implemented using iGraphics, a graphics library for C, showcasing fundamental concepts of structured programming and game development.

Key Features

• Dynamic Gameplay:
  • Break bricks using a ball and paddle.
  • Difficulty increases with game progression.
• Graphics and Animation:
  • Vibrant visuals and smooth animations using the iGraphics library.
• User Interaction:
  • Paddle movement controlled via keyboard input.
  • Real-time collision detection between the ball, bricks, and paddle.
• Levels and Scoring:
  • Multiple levels of increasing complexity.
  • Score tracking throughout the game.
• Custom Background Music:
  • Play any music of your choice during the game! Add your own music files (in .wav format) to the Sound directory.

Instructions

1. Preserve Directory Structure:
   • Do not make any changes to the "Files" and "Pics" directories as they are essential for the game's functionality.
2. Add Custom Music:
   • Convert your music file to .wav format.
   • Place the file in the "Sound" directory and name it using the format n.wav, where n = 1, 2, or 3.
     • Files named 1.wav, 2.wav, or 3.wav will play during gameplay.
     • A file named 0.wav will play as background music on the home screen.

Challenges and Learning Outcomes

This project was a stepping stone in understanding structured programming and game logic. Key challenges included:

1. Collision Detection: Implementing accurate ball-brick and ball-paddle interactions.
2. Game Loop Design: Managing the game’s flow and ensuring smooth animation.
3. Graphics Handling: Using iGraphics to create engaging visuals and animations.

Through this project, I gained hands-on experience with structured programming, problem-solving, and graphical application development.

Technical Details

• Language: C
• Graphics Library: iGraphics
• Development Environment: Code::Blocks

Demo

Check out the gameplay demo on Facebook:
Facebook Demo