astroDodger is a space-themed vertical scroller game where players control a spaceship using hand gestures to dodge incoming asteroids and aim for high scores. Developed with Python, Pygame, OpenCV, and MediaPipe, astroDodger adds a unique twist to classic dodger gameplay by incorporating hand tracking for an immersive gaming experience.

When the game is first run, it has a gamertag screen where you can add your gamertag.

In the main game, avoid asteroids, survive asteroid waves, collect shields to stay alive, and aim for a high score.

The game over screen shows your score as well as the top 5 high scores when you click the 'High Scores' button.

Your scores are saved in an SQLite database every time you achieve a score. If you enter the same gamertag, it will update the score if it is higher.

• Hand Gesture Controls: Navigate your spaceship using hand movements captured by your webcam.
• Dynamic Asteroid Waves: Encounter increasingly challenging waves of asteroids as you progress.
• Power-Up System: Collect shields to protect your spaceship from damage.
• Scoring System: Compete for high scores based on survival time.

1. Start the game and enter your gamertag.
2. Use your hand to control the spaceship's movement |-> (ensure your webcam is enabled and you are in a well-lit room).
3. Dodge incoming asteroids to survive.
4. Collect shield power-ups to protect your ship.
5. Survive as long as possible to achieve a high score!

1. Ensure you have Python 3.x installed on your system.
2. Clone this repository: git clone https://github.com/ushellnullpath/astroDodger
3. Navigate to the project directory: cd astroDodger
4. Install the required dependencies: pip install -r requirements.txt
5. Execute the main game file: python main.py

Use your hand movements in front of the webcam to control the spaceship. The game tracks your index finger to determine the ship's position.

astroDodger was developed using:

• Python 3.x
• Pygame for game mechanics and rendering
• OpenCV and MediaPipe for hand tracking
• Tkinter for the start menu
• SQLite for saving scores

• Implement multiple difficulty levels

• Add additional animations

• Introduce an online multiplayer mode

• Develop an online leaderboard system

• LAST UPDATED (D/M/Y): 06/08/2024

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

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