Pacman Game

This is a simple implementation of the classic Pacman game using C and OpenGL. The game features basic gameplay mechanics, including Pacman moving through a maze, collecting points, and avoiding ghosts.

Features

• Pacman can move in four directions: up, down, left, and right.
• Ghosts move around the maze and try to catch Pacman.
• Pacman can collect points and power-ups.
• The game includes a start screen and a game over screen.

Requirements

• GCC (GNU Compiler Collection)
• OpenGL
• GLFW
• SOIL (Simple OpenGL Image Library)

Installing OpenGL, GLFW, and SOIL Headers on Ubuntu

On Ubuntu, you don't need to manually download and place header files in /usr/include. Instead, use the package manager (apt) to install the required development packages, which ensures that all headers and related libraries are correctly placed in system directories.

Step 1: Update Your Package List and Install Build Tools

Before installing the necessary libraries, update your package list and install essential build tools:

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install build-essential

This installs compilers and tools required for compiling C/C++ programs.

Step 2: Install OpenGL and GLU Development Files

The OpenGL headers (GL/gl.h) and GLU (GL/glu.h) are provided by the Mesa package. Install them using:

sudo apt-get install libgl1-mesa-dev libglu1-mesa-dev

These packages ensure OpenGL and GLU headers and libraries are installed in /usr/include/GL.

Step 3: Install GLFW Development Package

GLFW (GLFW/glfw3.h) is needed for OpenGL windowing. Install it with:

sudo apt-get install libglfw3-dev

This places GLFW headers in the system include paths.

Step 4: Install SOIL Development Package

The SOIL (Simple OpenGL Image Library) headers (SOIL/SOIL.h) can be installed using:

sudo apt-get install libsoil-dev

This ensures SOIL headers and libraries are properly installed.

Step 5: Verify Installation

To confirm that the headers are correctly installed, you can check their locations:

ls /usr/include/GL    # OpenGL headers
ls /usr/include/GLFW  # GLFW headers
ls /usr/include/SOIL  # SOIL headers

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/Pacman_C.git
   cd Pacman_C

2. Build the project using the provided Makefile:

   make

Usage

1. Run the game:

   make run

2. Use the arrow keys to move Pacman:

   • Right arrow: Move right
   • Down arrow: Move down
   • Left arrow: Move left
   • Up arrow: Move up

3. Press P to start the game from the start screen.

4. Press ESC to exit the game.

Project Structure

• main.c: Contains the main game loop and initialization code.
• Pacman.c: Contains the implementation of Pacman, ghosts, and the game scenario.
• Pacman.h: Header file with function declarations and data structures.
• Makefile: Build script to compile the project.

Acknowledgements

• Used open source assets in github.
• The game uses the Simple OpenGL Image Library (SOIL) for loading textures.
• The game is inspired by the classic Pacman game developed by Namco.