thomaspaulcj / flappy-bird-game-with-hand-detection

Flappy Bird with Hand Gesture

About

Flappy Bird with Hand Gesture is a project that combines the classic Flappy Bird game mechanics with gesture recognition using Unity and PyCharm. The game utilizes hand gestures detected by a webcam to control the bird's movement, adding an interactive and engaging aspect to the gameplay.

Features

Control the bird's movement using hand gestures detected by a webcam. Classic Flappy Bird gameplay mechanics with intuitive gesture-based controls. Interactive and immersive gaming experience. Customizable gesture recognition settings.

Installation

Prerequisites

• Unity: Download and install Unity from Unity's official website.
• PyCharm: Download and install PyCharm from JetBrains.
• Python 3.x: Install Python 3.x on your system.
• OpenCV: Install OpenCV library for Python using pip install opencv-python.

Setup Instructions

1. Clone the repository:

   bash git clone https://github.com/ThomasPaulCJ/Flappy-Bird-Game-with-Hand-Detection

2. Open the project in Unity.

3. Ensure that the necessary dependencies are installed and configured within Unity.

4. Set up your webcam and ensure it is properly detected by Unity.

5. Run the project in Unity to start playing.

Usage

1. Launch the Unity project.
2. Follow on-screen instructions to calibrate hand gestures.
3. Start playing the game and control the bird's movement by gesturing with your hands.
4. Enjoy the immersive gaming experience!

Contributing

Contributions to Flappy Bird with Hand Gesture are welcome! If you have suggestions, feature requests, or would like to report any issues, please open an issue or submit a pull request on GitHub.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.