Gesture-Controlled Ping Pong Game

A fun and interactive ping pong game controlled by hand gestures using a webcam. This project combines the power of MediaPipe, OpenCV, and Pygame to create a real-time, gesture-based gaming experience.

Features

• Real-Time Hand Tracking: Uses MediaPipe to detect hand gestures.
• Interactive Gameplay: Control paddles with your hand movements via webcam.
• Dynamic Background: Webcam feed displayed as the game background.
• Score Tracking: Keep track of your score as you play.
• Game Over Screen: Displays final score with a restart option.

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Installation

Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following installed:

• Python 3.7 or above
• OpenCV (cv2)
• Pygame
• MediaPipe

Steps

1. Install Dependecies:

   pip install pygame opencv-python mediapipe
   
   ##Note:
   If you encounter missing dependencies, install them using the following command:
   pip install pygame opencv-python mediapipe --break-system-packages
   

2. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/krish-gupta21/Ping-Pong-Gesture-Controlled
   cd Ping-Pong-Gesture-Controlled
   

3. Give file permisions:

   chmod +x pingpong.py
   

4. Run the file:

   python pingpong.py
   

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🎮 Game Manual

How to Play:

1. Start the Game:
   • Run the script using the command: python pingpong.py.
2. Control the Paddles:
   • Move your left hand to control the left paddle.
   • Move your right hand to control the right paddle.
3. Objective:
   • Prevent the ball from going out of bounds by hitting it with the paddles.
4. Scoring:
   • Earn points every time the ball hits a paddle.
5. Game Over:
   • The game ends if the ball goes out of bounds. Click restart button to restart the game.

📝 Tip:

Play in a well-lit environment for better hand detection accuracy.