Pac-Man Game in Assembly (8086) 🎮

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Overview

This project implements a classic Pac-Man game using Assembly language (8086) in Visual Studio. The game features three progressively challenging levels, complete with unique maze layouts, ghost behaviors, and objectives. The project demonstrates expertise in Assembly programming, game logic, and graphics manipulation.

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Features

• Three Levels:
  • Level 1: Introductory maze layout with basic ghost behavior. 🟢
  • Level 2: More complex maze, diverse ghost behaviors, and power pellets. 🟠
  • Level 3: Advanced maze with teleportation paths, boss ghost, and hidden shortcuts. 🔴
• Player Lives:
  • Players start with three lives. ❤️❤️❤️
  • Extra life available in Level 3 by collecting cherries. 🍒
• Ghost AI:
  • Predictable behavior in Level 1. 👻
  • Strategic movement in Level 2. 🎯
  • Advanced, coordinated AI with boss ghost in Level 3. 🧠
• File Handling:
  • Stores players' names and high scores in a file, sorted by score. 📁
• Sound Effects:
  • Integrated sound features to enhance gameplay. 🔊
• Screen Size:
  • The game runs in a 640x480 resolution. 🖥️
• User Interface Screens:
  • Welcome Screen (takes player name input). 🎉
  • Game Menu. 📜
  • Gameplay Screen. 🎮
  • Pause Functionality. ⏸️
  • Instructions Screen. 📖
  • High Score Display. 🏆

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Installation and Usage

1. Requirements:
   • Visual Studio with support for Assembly language. 🛠️
   • Emulator or environment capable of running 8086 Assembly code. 🖥️
2. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/AbdulAHAD968/pacman-8086.git
   cd pacman-8086

3. Build and Run:
   • Open the project in Visual Studio. ✨
   • Compile and run the game. ▶️

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Gameplay Instructions

1. Use the arrow keys to move Pac-Man through the maze. ⬆️⬇️⬅️➡️
2. Collect all the dots to complete the level. ⚪
3. Avoid ghosts, or use power pellets to temporarily eat ghosts. 👻➡️😋
4. Bonus points are awarded for eating fruit. 🍎
5. Extra life can be earned in Level 3. 🍒

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Technical Details

• Language: Assembly (8086) 🖥️
• Procedures:
  • Parameters are passed using the stack (via PUSH and POP). 🧵
• Error Handling:
  • Handles invalid inputs gracefully. 🚫✅
• Wall Placement Rule:
  • Walls are placed based on roll number logic (e.g., 2583 → 2553). 🧱

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File Handling

• Scores are stored in a file. 📂
• Player names and highest scores are sorted and saved. 🏅

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Screenshots

Welcome Screen

Gameplay Screen

High Score Screen

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Project Structure

Pacman-8086/
├── src/                # Source code files
├── assets/             # Sound and graphics files
├── docs/               # Documentation and screenshots
├── high_scores.txt     # File storing player scores
├── README.md           # Project documentation
└── LICENSE             # License information

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Future Improvements

• Add additional levels with increasing complexity. 🆙
• Enhance ghost AI with more dynamic behaviors. 🤖
• Integrate smoother animations and effects. 🌟

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Acknowledgments

Special thanks to instructors and peers specially Iqrash Qureshi who provided guidance and resources. 🙌

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License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See LICENSE for details. 📜

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⚠️ Errors and Omissions

If you encounter any errors, bugs, or have suggestions for improvements, feel free to reach out to me.

You can contact me via email at: ahad06074@gmail.com

Errors and omissions are accepted!

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🤖 Credits

Built with ❤️ by a passionate team of developers. The one and only Abdul Ahad (Null and Void) and Respected Iqrash Qureshi Graphics powered by IRVINE32.INC.

Feel free to fork, contribute, or share your thoughts! 🌟 And if you are going to clone the repositery without credits, v will see u in hell(corporate).