ERC-Assignment-4

Steps to get you started

• Fork the repo
• clone it on your system
• make the required changes in the python file (main.py)
• push your changes on github
• make a pull request

installation

Navigate to the folder and run the following command to install the required python libraries

pip install -r requirements.txt

Problem Statement: Virtual Air Hockey Game

You are tasked with developing a virtual air hockey game using computer vision and hand tracking. The game should be played using a webcam, where the player controls the paddle with their hand to hit a virtual puck and score points by hitting targets that appear on the screen. The game has a time limit, and the player's objective is to score as many points as possible within the given time.

Features and Requirements:

1. Hand Tracking:

   • Utilize the mediapipe library for hand tracking.
   • The position of the player's hand, specifically the index finger tip, should control the paddle's position on the screen.

2. Game Elements:

   • Display a virtual air hockey table on the screen.
   • Implement a puck that moves around the screen with an initial velocity.
   • Create a paddle controlled by the player's hand.
   • Generate multiple target positions randomly on the screen.The target image has been provided.

3. Game Logic:

   • The puck should bounce off the walls of the screen.
   • If the puck collides with the paddle, its vertical velocity should reverse.
   • If the puck enters the region of a target, the player scores a point, and the target disappears.
   • After hitting a target, increase the puck's velocity to make the game more challenging.

4. Score and Timer:

   • Display the player's score on the screen.
   • Implement a timer indicating the remaining time to play.

5. Game Over Conditions:

   • The game should end when either all targets are hit or the time limit is reached.
   • Display a game over message with the player's final score.

6. User Interface:

   • Provide clear and visible text displaying the player's score and the remaining time.

7. User Interaction:

   • Allow the player to quit the game by pressing the 'q' key.

8. Visual Effects:

   • Add visual effects to represent the puck, paddle, and targets on the screen.

9. Congratulations Message:

   • If the player hits all the targets within the time limit, display a congratulations message.

10. Optimizations:

• Optimize the code for efficiency and smooth gameplay.
• Implement any additional features or improvements to enhance the gaming experience.

Note: Ensure that the code is well-documented, making it easy for others to understand.Also feel free to add more features to the game to make it more interesting.

All the Best!!