README.md

pyPong

Atari's arcade classic resurrected in python with some additional gameplay options.

Table of Contents

• Description
• Features
• System-Requirements
• Installation
• Usage
• Controls
• License

Description:

pyPong is a two-player Pong game built using the pygame library. It features basic paddle movement, ball collision detection, score tracking, and powerups. This was built as a code along project following the YouTube video Pong with Python & Pygame – Tutorial from freeCodeCamp.org

All sound effects for the game were sourced from https://soundbible.com/ and all credit for the sound effects goes to their respective creators. Direct links to the sound effects used are listed below:

• Ball Hit
• Smash Powerup
• Flash Powerup

Features:

• Two-player Pong game
• Paddle movement using 'W'/'S' (Player 1) and arrow keys (Player 2)
• Ball collision detection
• Score tracking for both players
• Powerup system with smash and flash powerups
• Sound effects for ball collision, smash powerup, and flash powerup
• Random ball direction and angle on score
• Responsive UI with real-time updates

System-Requirements

• Python 3.6 or higher
• pygame library

Installation:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/brando5393/pyPong.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd pyPong

3. Install the required dependencies:

   pip install pygame

Usage:

1. Run the game:

   python main.py

2. Play the game using the controls mentioned below.

3. The game window will display the player scores, powerup counts, and the Pong gameplay.

Controls:

• Player 1 (Left Paddle):

  • Move Up: 'W' key
  • Move Down: 'S' key
  • Smash Powerup: 'D' key
  • Flash Powerup: 'A' key

• Player 2 (Right Paddle):

  • Move Up: Up Arrow
  • Move Down: Down Arrow
  • Smash Powerup: Right Arrow
  • Flash Powerup: Left Arrow

License:

This project is licensed under the MIT License.