qamar2315 / whirleybird

Simple python game made with pygame and opencv library. In this you use your hand to move the bird and eat apple to increase the score High scores are also saved in the sqlite database

Whirley Bird

Introduction

"Whirley Bird" is an exhilarating Python game developed with Pygame that guarantees an exciting and addictive gaming experience. Take control of a fearless bird as it soars through the sky, skillfully maneuvering around obstacles and collecting apples to earn valuable points. What sets this game apart is its unique control mechanism—your own hands! By leveraging the power of the CV2 library and Movenet technology, the game detects your hand gestures, allowing you to tilt your hand left or right to navigate the bird through the challenging terrain.

Features

• Engaging Gameplay: Experience the thrill of navigating a bird through dynamic environments filled with obstacles and apples to collect.
• Hand-Controlled Motion: Utilize the CV2 library and Movenet technology to control the bird's movements using your own hands, adding a unique and immersive aspect to the game.
• Score Tracking: Challenge yourself to beat your own high scores and compete with friends by securely storing and displaying scores using SQLite.
• Leaderboard: Compare your skills with players worldwide as you aim for the top spot on the leaderboard.
• Stunning Visuals: Immerse yourself in vibrant and visually appealing landscapes as you navigate through the game.

Installation

1. Clone the repository: git clone https://github.com/Qamar2315/Whirleybird
2. Navigate to the project directory: cd Whirleybird
3. Install the required dependencies: pip install -r requirements.txt

Usage

1. Run the game: python main.py
2. Use your hand gestures to control the bird's movements and navigate through the obstacles.
3. Collect apples to earn points and strive to achieve new high scores.
4. Enjoy the immersive and addictive gameplay experience.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you would like to contribute to the "Whirley Bird" project, please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a new branch
3. Make your changes
4. Submit a pull request

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

Feel free to explore, modify, and distribute "Whirley Bird" according to the terms of the license. Your contributions and enhancements are highly appreciated!

Credits

The development of "Whirley Bird" would not have been possible without the following resources:

• Pygame: https://www.pygame.org/
• CV2 Library: https://opencv.org/
• Sqlite: https://www.sqlite.org/ Special thanks to the contributors and the open-source community for their valuable contributions.

Contact

For any inquiries or feedback, please reach out to [email protected]

Let the adventure begin! Soar through the skies and conquer the world of "Whirley Bird"!