🎯 Target Shooting Game (Java)

A simple 2D shooting game built using Java Swing. The player clicks on moving targets to score points within a limited time. The game includes a custom UI, image-based targets, and basic animations.

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🚀 Features

• 🎯 Image-based targets
• 🔫 Custom crosshair cursor
• 💥 Explosion effect on hit
• ⏱️ Timer-based gameplay
• 📊 Score and high score tracking (in-session)
• 🎮 Start / Restart functionality

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🖼️ Screenshots

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🛠️ Technologies Used

• Java
• Swing (GUI)
• AWT (Graphics & Events)

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📁 Project Structure

Mini Project/
│── TargetGame.java
│── images/
│   ├── target.png
│   ├── explosion.png
│   ├── crosshair.png

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▶️ How to Run

1. Clone the repository

2. Open the project in VS Code / IntelliJ

3. Compile the program:

   javac TargetGame.java
   

4. Run the game:

   java TargetGame
   

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🎮 How to Play

• Click on the targets to score points
• Each hit increases your score
• Missing a target reduces points
• The game runs for a limited time
• Try to beat your high score

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⚠️ Notes

• Make sure all images are placed correctly in the images folder
• Recommended image format: .png (for transparency support)
• If the cursor is not visible, check the image path and format

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📌 Future Improvements

• 🔊 Add sound effects
• 💾 Save high score to file
• 🎯 Moving targets
• 🎮 Difficulty levels
• 🏆 Leaderboard system

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📄 License

This project is for educational purposes.