Pac-Man Clone (C, Windows API)

Overview

This is a console-based Pac-Man clone developed in C using the Windows API for real-time input handling. The game features player movement, randomized ghost AI, a structured game grid, and interactive gameplay mechanics.

Features

• Real-time player movement using keyboard inputs
• Randomized ghost AI that chases the player
• Structured game grid for movement and collision detection
• Score tracking based on collected pellets
• Color-coded rendering for an enhanced console experience

Requirements

• Windows OS
• GCC Compiler (MinGW recommended) or any C compiler that supports Windows API

Installation & Running the Game

1. Clone this repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/pacman-clone.git
   cd pacman-clone

2. Compile the code using GCC (MinGW):

   gcc pacman.c -o pacman.exe -Wall

3. Run the game:

   ./pacman.exe

Controls

• Arrow Keys: Move Pac-Man up, down, left, or right
• ESC: Exit the game

Game Rules

• Collect all pellets to win
• Avoid ghosts to stay alive
• Gain points by eating pellets
• Survive as long as possible

Future Improvements

• Adding power-ups for Pac-Man to eat ghosts
• Enhancing ghost AI for more challenging gameplay
• Implementing a graphical UI instead of a console-based interface

License

This project is open-source and available under the MIT License.

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