beyer-rebecca / snap-a-goose

Snap-a-Goose

Welcome to Snap-a-Goose, a fun and fast-paced Java game where players aim to snap the most goose pictures while racing against the clock!

Prerequisites

To run or compile the game, make sure you have the following:

• Java Development Kit (JDK) 21: Ensure that you have JDK 21 installed. You can download it from the official Oracle website or via OpenJDK.
• Gradle: The project uses Gradle for build automation. If you haven't already, download and install Gradle from the official Gradle site.

Getting Started

Running the Game from the JAR

1. Download the latest JAR release from the releases page.
2. In a terminal, navigate to the folder containing the downloaded JAR file.
3. Run the following command:

   java -jar snap-a-goose.jar

Cloning and Compiling with Gradle

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/snap-a-goose.git

2. Navigate to the Project Directory:

   cd snap-a-goose

3. Build and Run: Use the following command to compile the project and launch the game:

   ./gradlew run