README.md

2DBall-Game

Project Description

This project is a simple 2D ball game developed in C++ using the OpenGL library for rendering and Box2D for physics simulation. Players control a ball to navigate through various obstacles and collect items to gain points.

Features

• Player Control: Players can control the ball using keyboard arrows to navigate through the game environment.
• Physics Simulation: Utilizes Box2D to manage realistic movement and collision effects.
• Scoring System: Players earn points by collecting objects and completing levels.

Installation

Prerequisites

Before you start, ensure you have the following installed:

• C++ Compiler (GCC recommended)
• OpenGL
• GLUT
• Box2D
• stb_image (for image handling)

Libraries Installation

Follow these steps to install the necessary libraries:

1. OpenGL:
   • Typically comes pre-installed on most operating systems.
2. GLUT:
   • Used for creating and managing windows.
3. Box2D:
   • Install via Homebrew with the command:

     brew install box2d
     

4. stb_image:
   • Download stb_image.h from stb's GitHub repository and include it in your project directory.

Compiling the Game

Compile the game using the provided Makefile. Navigate to the project directory in your terminal and run:

make