Installation (Windows Only)

1. Download the rar file of the portable Windows version from this repository.
2. Extract the ZIP file to any folder on your computer.
3. Open the extracted folder.
4. Run the .exe file.

No Python installation is required for the portable Windows version.

Snake Battle Arena

(SnakeGame) Snake Battle Arena Game is a LAN multiplayer Snake with single‑player progression, bots, bonus food, and a modern HUD.

Quick Start with source code if needed to develop and fix

1. Install Python 3.10+.
2. Install dependencies:

   pip install pygame
   

3. Run the game:

   python "Snake Battle Arena v3.8.py"
   

Controls

• Arrow keys: Move
• Space: Sprint (3x speed)
• Tab (multiplayer): Hold to show live standings
• Right click / Esc: Open in‑game menu

Single Player

• Score 0–19 = Level 1, 20–39 = Level 2, 40–59 = Level 3, 60–79 = Level 4, 80+ = Level 5
• Game completes at Level 5 (score 80)
• Normal food = +1 point
• Bonus food = +5 points and +5 snake length

Multiplayer (LAN)

• Host a game on one PC, join from others on the same network
• Optional device players (bots) with difficulty selection
• Match timer and lives settings
• Lobby with countdown start
• Final results page with ranking, score, lives, deaths, and status

Bonus Food

• Spawns after every 4 normal foods eaten by the same player
• Any player can collect it once it appears
• Disappears after a short time if not collected

Versions

• Latest gameplay file: Snake Battle Arena v3.8.py
• Earlier versions are kept for history and rollback

Notes

• Scores are stored locally in snake_scores_lan.json
• LAN discovery uses UDP broadcast; some networks may block it