Flappy Bird is a Python-based game developed using the pygame library. Inspired by the classic Flappy Bird, this project offers a challenging and engaging gameplay experience while showcasing beginner-friendly game development skills.
Table of Contents
1.Overview
2.Features
3.Installation
4.How to Play
5.Technology Stack
6.Game Mechanics
7.Challenges Faced
8.Future Enhancements
9.Contributions
10.License
11.Overview
Flappy Bird is a fun 2D arcade game where players control a bird and navigate through a series of pipes by tapping a key to make the bird jump. The goal is to achieve the highest score possible without colliding with obstacles or falling.
Features Realistic physics with gravity for challenging gameplay. Smooth animations and scrolling background. Randomly generated pipe heights for dynamic gameplay. Scoring system displaying current and high scores. Intuitive controls and a simple, user-friendly interface. Background music and sound effects for an immersive experience. Installation Ensure Python 3.x is installed on your system. Install the pygame library using pip: bash Copy code pip install pygame Clone the repository: bash Copy code git clone https://github.com/yourusername/flappy-bird-python.git Navigate to the project directory: bash Copy code cd flappy-bird-python Run the game: bash Copy code python flappy_bird.py How to Play Launch the game by running the flappy_bird.py file. Press the spacebar (or designated key) to make the bird jump. Avoid colliding with pipes or the ground. Score points by successfully navigating through pipes. Keep playing to beat your high score! Technology Stack Programming Language: Python Game Development Library: pygame Game Mechanics Gravity: Constant downward pull simulates gravity. Controls: Tap the spacebar to jump. Obstacles: Pipes appear at random heights. Score Calculation: Points are earned for each pipe passed. Game Over: Triggered by a collision with pipes or the ground. Challenges Faced Implementing smooth collision detection. Balancing gameplay difficulty to maintain engagement. Ensuring visual appeal through animations and graphics. Future Enhancements Adding power-ups (e.g., shields, slow motion). Multiplayer mode for competing with friends. More visual themes and customizable bird skins. Screenshots Include screenshots or GIFs of the game in action to showcase the gameplay.
Contributions Contributions are welcome! Feel free to fork this repository and create pull requests. For significant changes, please open an issue to discuss your idea first.
License This project is licensed under the MIT License.