Flappy Bird Console Game: Documentation

This document explains how the Flappy Bird console game works and how to use the code.

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Overview

This game lets you control a bird in a console window, avoiding obstacles while trying to score as many points as possible. The bird moves up when you press a key and falls due to gravity.

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How to Run the Code

1. Compile:

   g++ -o flappybird flappybird.cpp -std=c++11

2. Run:

   ./flappybird

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How to Play

1. Controls: Press any key to move the bird up. The bird falls automatically.
2. Goal: Avoid hitting obstacles or the map's edges.
3. Scoring: Gain 1 point for every obstacle passed.
4. Levels: Difficulty increases every 5 points up to level 15.

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Code Structure

Main Components

1. Obstacle struct: Stores obstacle positions.
2. Functions:
   • Game setup and updates.
   • Obstacle and bird movement.
   • Map rendering.
3. Main Game Loop:
   • Handles the gameplay, user input, and game restarts.

Key Functions

• initMap: Sets up the game map and initial obstacle positions.
• obstacleMove: Moves obstacles and resets them when they exit the map.
• birdMove: Moves the bird, checks collisions, and updates the score.
• render: Draws the game map, score, and level on the console.
• setCursorPosition: Adjusts the cursor position for smooth display updates.

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Requirements

• Windows system (uses <windows.h> for cursor control). now you can play in linux too
• Console large enough for the game map.

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Enjoy playing!