🚀 Stavoider

🎮 Game Description

Stavoider is a fun and challenging asteroid avoidance game originally created for my AP Computer Science Portfolio. In this game, you control a spaceship and try to avoid incoming asteroids while collecting green asteroids to destroy other asteroids. The game also includes a typing mini-game to add an extra layer of excitement.

Developed by Lucas Andersen, this game combines elements of classic arcade action with modern gameplay mechanics.

🛠️ Features

• 🚀 Player Control: Use the WASD or Arrow keys to navigate your spaceship.
• 🌟 Asteroid Avoidance: Dodge orange asteroids to stay alive.
• 🟢 Collect Green Asteroids: Gain special powers to destroy other asteroids.
• ⏲️ Countdown Timer: Adds excitement before the game starts.
• 🎵 Sound Effects: Immersive audio experience with background music and sound effects.
• ✍️ Typing Mini-Game: A unique mini-game where you type sentences to score points.
• 🏆 Scoring System: Tracks your score and displays it at the end of the game.

🎮 How to Play

1. Start the Game: Run the script to open the main menu.
2. Main Menu:
   • Click "Play" or press "Enter" to start the game.
   • Click "Exit" to close the game.
3. Tutorial:
   • Follow the on-screen instructions to learn how to play.
4. Game Controls:
   • W or Up Arrow: Move Up
   • A or Left Arrow: Move Left
   • S or Down Arrow: Move Down
   • D or Right Arrow: Move Right
5. Avoid Asteroids: Navigate your spaceship to dodge the incoming asteroids.
6. Collect Green Asteroids: Gain points and special powers to destroy other asteroids.
7. Typing Mini-Game: Type the displayed sentence correctly within the time limit to score bonus points.
8. End Game: Your final score is displayed, and you can choose to play again or exit.

📜 Instructions

1. Ensure you have Python installed on your system.
2. Install the necessary modules:

   pip install turtle pygame google-generativeai

3. Place the game script and audio files in the same directory.
4. Run the script to start the game:

   python stavoider.py

📚 About Me! (The Developer)

I'm Lucas Andersen a passionate programmer and student at Cleburne High School with over six years of programming experience. I created this game as part of my AP Computer Science Portfolio to demonstrate my skills in game development and creativity.

📧 Contact

Feel free to reach out to me via Instagram at @llucasandersen or via email at lucas@lucasserver.cloud for any questions or feedback.

Enjoy the game and happy dodging! 🚀