Reference: CCP_L01_B08_2048 Game
Introduction
The 2048
Game is a popular number puzzle game
where players slide numbered tiles on a 4x4
grid to merge them into the 2048
tile. In this blog post, we will explore how to build a fully functional 2048 game using the C programming language, with features
like file handling to save game
progress and high scores.
🛠Features of Our
2048 Game in C
✅
Tile Sliding &
Merging (Up, Down, Left, Right)
✅ Random Tile Spawning (2s & 4s)
✅ Winning Condition (2048 Tile Reached)
✅ Game Over Detection (No Moves Left)
✅ Score Tracking & High Score Saving
✅ File Handling for Saving Game Progress (game_state.txt)
✅ High Score Storage (scores.txt)
💡 Understanding the
Code Design
1️⃣ Game Grid Representation
We use a 4x4 integer array to store game tiles.
int board[4][4];
2️⃣ User Input Handling (WASD
Controls)
●
W
→ Move Up
●
A
→ Move Left
●
S
→ Move Down
●
D
→ Move Right
●
Q
→ Quit the Game
char move = _getch();
if (move == 'w') shiftAndMerge(2);
else if (move == 'a') shiftAndMerge(0);
else if (move == 's') shiftAndMerge(3);
else if (move == 'd') shiftAndMerge(1);
3️⃣ File Handling for Saving
High Scores & Game Progress
We use two text files to store important data:
📌 scores.txt → Stores the highest score.
📌 game_state.txt → Stores the game grid and current
score.
void saveHighScore() {
if
(score > highScore) {
FILE *file = fopen("scores.txt", "w");
fprintf(file, "%d", score);
fclose(file);
}
}
void saveGame() {
FILE
*file = fopen("game_state.txt", "w");
for
(int i = 0; i < SIZE; i++) {
for (int j = 0; j < SIZE; j++) {
fprintf(file, "%d ", board[i][j]);
}
}
fprintf(file, "%d", score);
fclose(file);
}
📌 How to Run the Code
in Code::Blocks IDE
Step 1: Create the
Project
1️⃣ Open Code::Blocks → File
→ New → Empty File.
2️⃣ Save the file as 2048_game.c.
3️⃣ Copy & Paste the full C Code.
Step 2: Add Supporting
Files
1️⃣ Create scores.txt with initial content:
0
2️⃣ Create game_state.txt with initial
content:
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
0
Step 3: Compile & Run
●
Press F9
to compile and run the program.
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Play the game using W, A, S, D keys.
●
The game saves progress automatically.
🎮 Playing the 2048
Game in C
●
Start the game and try to merge tiles to reach 2048.
●
Your score updates dynamically.
●
High scores are stored & displayed each
time you play.
📌 Conclusion
This 2048
Game in C is an excellent academic
project for learning arrays, loops,
functions, file handling, and user input handling. By implementing saving/loading mechanisms, students can
understand real-world applications
of C programming. 🚀
👉 Next Steps:
✅ Add an "Undo" feature (Save last move).
✅ Enhance visuals with colors using ANSI escape codes.
✅ Add AI-based hints for the best
move.
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