How to Create a 2D Snake Game in Flutter
Notes: 14. Adding Game Score
Implement getScore and add it to the build method. To learn more about game development in Flutter using Flame, you can read this Beginning Flame article
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We have the game-over dialog but the score it shows is always 0. In this episode, you will be implementing the scoring feature in the game.
Widget getScore() {
return Positioned(
top: 50.0,
right: 40.0,
child: Text(
"Score: " + score.toString(),
style: TextStyle(fontSize: 24.0),
),
);
}
if (foodPosition == positions[0]) {
length++;
speed = speed + 0.25;
// Add this
score = score + 5;
...
}
void restart() {
// Add this
score = 0;
...
}
@override
Widget build(BuildContext context) {
...
return Scaffold(
body: Container(
color: Color(0XFFF5BB00),
child: Stack(
children: [
...
getScore(), // Add this
],
),
),
);
}