PVZ: Wrist in Peas is a motion-controlled vertical shooter inspired by Plants vs Zombies.
You play using your hand gestures, tracked by your webcam — perfect for a quick, healthy break from typing or gaming.
You are a zombie craving brains, advancing up the lawn while plants try to stop you.
Your goal: survive the plant barrage and reach the end to enjoy a delicious brain! 🧠
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Setup:
Extend one hand toward your PC screen, back of the hand facing up, so your webcam can clearly see your palm. -
Move:
Move your hand left, right, up, or down in front of the camera to control your character's movement. -
Shoot:
Pinch your index finger and thumb together to fire a projectile. Hold the pinch for rapid fire (with a cooldown). -
Special Exit Gesture (Easter Egg):
Show your middle finger to the camera to instantly trigger a rage quit — the game will exit with a special sound and message.
This game is designed for short bursts of gentle wrist and hand movement, helping keep your joints mobile and reducing stiffness from long computer sessions.
- Platform: Desktop (Python + Pygame)
- Hand Tracking: MediaPipe Hands + OpenCV
- Style: Parody of Plants vs Zombies with arcade shooter mechanics
Made during a hackathon, with love, laughs, and healthy