Snaccess - The classic snake game, reimagined for the database generation.

[murray83]

Another fun database distraction from me this time have taken the old skool game of snake ( who didn't have a Nokia 3310 )

Slither into the grid and feast on data bites in this retro-inspired twist on the timeless arcade favourite. Built entirely in Microsoft Access, Snaccess blends nostalgia with nerdy brilliance — where every move counts and every chomp brings you closer to high-score glory.

It has at present

Built-in attract mode for that authentic arcade vibe
Smooth grid rendering with buffer logic

Whether you're a VBA wizard or just here for the pixelated thrills, Snaccess proves that even databases can be fun. Press Start. Eat. Survive. Repeat.

“No actual snakes harmed in the making”

 

[murray83]

v1.1 have added a simple little marquee for top scores to scroll on the start / attract screen and a leader board which you can look at as well

 

[murray83]

sorry been a long night v1.3

with banned word list for leader board and some text boxes to show what speed you are at ( more fun then the text syaing 400 m/s )

 

[June7]

Click Start button triggers error "Object doesn't support this property or method."
I click OK and next form loads but cursor buttons do nothing.

 

[murray83]

Click Start button triggers error "Object doesn't support this property or method."
I click OK and next form loads but cursor buttons do nothing.

Really, as never had such an issue. Can you send a screenshot?

 

[June7]

Don't think a pic will provide more info but here it is. I will have to do some debugging.

 

[Gasman]

I get the same?
Need to move to another forum? This one is moderated?

 

[murray83]

ok maybe it was the volume control for the theme i have commented it out can you try this

 

[June7]

Error triggered by wmp_Theme.URL = CurrentProject.Path & "\" & txtTheme
I disabled all lines for WMP then game works, just without sound effects.
Tested with Windows 11 Home and Office/Access 2010.
Same issue with WIndows 11 Home and Office Pro Access 2021 version 2507 (Build 19029.20156 Click to Run) 32-bit
Odd point, WMP and old code in my own database work with 2010 but not 2021. So Snaccess should work with 2010.

 

[MarkK]

@murray83 I think this is really cool, thanks for posting. Also, it runs out-of-the-box on my machine. Running version 2507 (Build 19029.20156).

 

[isladogs]

Version 2507 appears to have some bugs specific to 32-bit only. Suggest that all who are testing this app state the bitness as well as version and build number

 

[Gasman]

I am 32bit.

 

[murray83]

Strange have windows 11 at work and access 2010 and work there. Will check Wednesday ( off tomorrow) but also you did have the audio files yeah ?

 

[Gasman]

Here is what you supplied?

 

[isladogs]

Version 2509 Build 19204.20004 64-bit Beta Channel. No errors experienced though not tested thoroughly.
Looks like this may possibly be another example of the 32-bit bug though very different to others examples seen so far.

@MarkK / @murray83 - can you please confirm whether you have 32-bit or 64-bit Access. Thanks

 

[MarkK]

I'm on 64 bit.

 

[isladogs]

Thanks @MarkK

Having now tried this on both 64-bit & 32-bit Access, I can confirm that:
a) it runs without error on 64-bit
b) on 32-bit, it triggers error 438 on the line wmp_Theme.URL = CurrentProject.Path & "\" & txtTheme as already mentioned by @June7 who also stated that disabling the WMP lines allows it to run successfully. You can also bypass that error by adding the line If err=438 Then Resume Next in the Form_Load event but you still won't get the retro music!

I haven't studied the code but can see that several modules lack Option Explicit & some also lack Option Compare Database

I don't think the issue is related to the current bug with certain wizards in 32-bit Access

 

[MarkK]

retro

Retro??? That sh*t is cutting edge!

 

[murray83]

hey so yeah checked work and its 64Bit have not checked home yet but maybe same I am guessing as never had that error