Games:Example:Summary

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Below are a number of samples which demonstrate some of the elements of the gaming package. The source code from these examples can be combined and modified for creating your own games. Be sure to examine the source code from all of the examples before posting questions to the bulletin board. These examples are designed to provide code examples of most of the frequently used elements in games written using the FANG Engine.

Alarm Beep	Collision	Drag-n-Drop
Font Finder	Input	Level Select
Map Explore	Mouse Locator	Move on Grid
Multiplayer	Multiview	Navigator
Snap to Grid	Splash Screens	Sprite Test
Timer	Transformer Test	Turn Based
String Sprite

Alarm Beep by Jam Jenkins This example demonstrates audio and alarms. An alarm is set up to make a ding sound 1 second after the game is started, and every 3 seconds thereafter. This is the only example with sound. Source Code: AlarmBeep.java Click here to run the Alarm Beep example.

Collision by Jam Jenkins This example moves the circle on the left toward the square on the right. When they intersect the circle is made invisible and the square is removed from the canvas. Source Code: Bullet.java Click here to run the Collision example.

DragNDrop by Neal Ehardt This program demonstrates how a sprite can be modified to respond to dragging and dropping. Source Code: DragNDrop.java and Draggable.java Click here to run the DragNDrop example.

Font Finder by Jam Jenkins This program lists all the font families available on your computer. Click on the Next and Previous buttons to go to the next or previous page. You can also click and/or drag in the scrollbar at the bottom of the screen to cycle through the font names. Source Code: FontFinder.java Click here to run the Font Finder example.

Input by Jam Jenkins This example responds to mouse and keyboard input. The StringSprite 'Horiz' tracks the mouse horizontally only. The StringSprite 'Vert' tracks the mouse vertically only, and 'Both' tracks exactly. Pressing the letters 'i', 'j', 'k', and 'm' on the keyboard moves the StringSprite 'Keys' up, left, right, and down respectively. Source Code: InputLoop.java Click here to run the Input example.

Level Select by Alex Park Click to jump through different levels instead of going through levels sequentially. Source Code: LevelSelect.java, Launcher.java, Level1.java Click here to run the Level Select example.

Map Explore by Jam Jenkins This example shows how to use dragging the mouse to move the background. This is the type of interface common in map programs where you click and drag to move the map. Source Code: MapExplore.java Click here to run the Map Explore example.

Mouse Locator by Jam Jenkins This example uses the mouse's location to set the location and text of a StringSprite. Source Code: MouseLocator.java Click here to run the Mouse Locator example.

Note: This example is currently being updated to use a new version of the FANG Engine.

Move On Grid by Jam Jenkins Shows how to move a sprite smoothly between grid locations rather than jumping directly to the new position. Click on a cell and the circle will move to that cell over a 1 second duration. This example is particularly useful for writing turn-based games such as tic-tac-toe, checkers, or chess where there should be a smooth transition when moving game pieces. Source Code: MoveOnGrid.java, GridTracker.java, Grid.java Click here to run the Move On Grid example.

Multiplayer by Jam Jenkins This is an example runs a multi-player applet. You will need to open at least two copies of it to see it work. Right click on the image and open the link in a new tab or window. Repeat for as many players as you would like. Under the number of players select 2 or more. Optionally put in a session name. Click on 'Start & Connect Game'. Each screen that comes up will represent a different player in a multi-player game where each player controls his or her own location. Source Code: Multiplayer.java Click here to run the Multiplayer example.

Multiview by Jam Jenkins This is an example runs a multi-player applet. You will need to open at least two copies of it to see it work. Right click on the image and open the link in a new tab or window. Repeat for as many players as you would like. Under the number of players select 2 or more. Optionally put in a session name. Click on 'Start & Connect Game'. Each screen that comes up will represent a different player in a multi-player game where each player controls his or her own location. Source Code: Multiview.java Click here to run the Multiview example.

Navigator by Jam Jenkins If you want to make the mouse control which way you move, this is how you deal with the limitation that the screen is only so big. Source Code: Navigator.java Click here to run the Navigator example.

Snap to Grid by Jam Jenkins Shows how to make snap positions to a grid. As you move your mouse over the cells, the current cell is highlighted in yellow. This example is particularly useful for writing turn-based games such as tic-tac-toe, checkers, or chess. Source Code: SnapToGrid.java and Grid.java Click here to run the Snap to Grid example.

Splash Screens by Jam Jenkins This example demonstrates how to make a game come up after a splash screen. This example uses alarms to provide the timing. Source Code: Splash.java, StartSplash.java, ActualGameLevel.java, GameOverSplash.java Click here to run the Splash Screens example.

Sprite Test by Jam Jenkins This example simply places a sprite in the middle of the canvas. Use this example to test different sprites you make before adding them to your game. Source Code: SpriteTest.java, FaceSprite.java, LightSprite.java, StarSprite.java, TriangleSprite.java Click here to run the Sprite Test example.

Timer by Jam Jenkins This example demonstrates how to implement a timer that counts up in seconds. This example uses an alarm that goes off every second to update the clock. Source Code: TimerLoop.java Click here to run the Timer example.

Transformer Test by Jam Jenkins This example applies a transformer to an oval sprite. Use this example to test different transformers you make before addign them to your game. Source Code: TransformerTest.java Click here to run the Transformer Test example.

Turn Based by Wade Gordon and Michael Turnell This example shows how you can make a game in which the players take turns. When each player clicks, it transfers the turn to the next player. Source Code: TurnBased.java Click here to run the Turn Based example.

ArcSpriteExample by Alan Davis This example shows the basics of how to use the ArcSprite. Source Code: ArcSpriteExample.java Click here to run the ArcSpriteExample example.

ImageSpriteExample by Alan Davis This example shows the basics of how to use the ImageSprite. Source Code: ImageSpriteExample.java Click here to run the ImageSpriteExample example.

StringSpriteExample by Alan Davis This example shows the basics of how to use the StringSprite. Source Code: StringSpriteExample.java Click here to run the StringSpriteExample example.

OvalSpriteExample by Alan Davis This example shows the basics of how to use the OvalSprite. Source Code: OvalSpriteExample.java Click here to run the OvalSpriteExample example.

RectangleSpriteExample by Alan Davis This example shows the basics of how to use the RectangleSprite. Source Code: RectangleSpriteExample.java Click here to run the RectangleSpriteExample example.

CustomStringSprite by Alan Davis This example shows off the ability to create your own font for use in the FANG engine. Source Code: CustomStringSprite.java Click here to run the CustomStringSprite example.

PrettyStringSpriteExample by Alan Davis This example shows the basics of how to use the PrettyStringSprite. Source Code: PrettyStringSpriteExample.java Click here to run the PrettyStringSpriteExample example.

OutlineSpriteExample by Alan Davis This example shows the basics of how to use the OutlineSprite. Source Code: OutlineSpriteExample.java Click here to run the OutlineSpriteExample example.

PieSpriteExample by Alan Davis This example shows the basics of how to use the PieSprite. Source Code: PieSpriteExample.java Click here to run the PieSpriteExample example.

PolygonSpriteExample by Alan Davis This example shows the basics of how to use the PolygonSprite. Source Code: PolygonSpriteExample.java Click here to run the PolygonSpriteExample example.

InputStringFieldExample by Alan Davis This example shows the basics of how to use the InputStringField. Source Code: InputStringFieldExample.java Click here to run the InputStringFieldExample example.

InputStringSpriteExample by Alan Davis This example shows the basics of how to use the InputStringSprite. Source Code: InputStringSpriteExample.java Click here to run the InputStringSpriteExample example.

LineSpriteExample by Jam Jenkins This example shows the basics of how to use the LineSprite. Source Code: LineSpriteExample.java Click here to run the LineSpriteExample example.

CompositeSpriteExample by Alan Davis This example shows the basics of how to use the CompositeSprite. Source Code: CompositeSpriteExample.java Click here to run the CompositeSpriteExample example.