POINK! Pong Game

Video Demo: <URL HERE>

Description:

POINK! is a simple 2D pong game written in C++ using the Raylib library. It allows players to enjoy a classic pong experience with both single-player and two-player modes. The game includes a main menu, gameplay mechanics, and a game over screen with options to restart or exit.

Features

• Single Player: Play against AI.
• Two Player: Play with a friend locally.
• Menu Navigation: Select game mode or exit.
• Scoreboard: Keep track of player scores.
• Game Over: Retry or exit after the game ends.

Requirements

To run this game, you need the following dependencies:

• C++ compiler: A C++11 compatible compiler (e.g., GCC, Clang, MSVC).
• Raylib: A simple and easy-to-use game programming library that you can find here.

Raylib Installation

1. Windows: Download the precompiled Raylib binaries from the official website or use a package manager like vcpkg to install Raylib.
2. Mac: You can install Raylib via Homebrew:

   brew install raylib
   

3. Linux: Use your distribution's package manager to install Raylib, for example on Ubuntu:

   sudo apt-get install libraylib-dev
   

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/your-username/poink-game.git
cd poink-game

Build the project:

You can build the game using any C++ compiler that supports C++11. Here are the instructions for a few common environments:

g++ -std=c++11 main.cpp -o poink-game -lraylib -lGL -lm -lpthread -ldl -lrt -lX11

Using CMake:

1. Create a build directory:

mkdir build
cd build

2. Run CMake:

cmake ..

3. Build the project:

make

4. Run the game:

./poink-game

How to Play

• Main Menu: Navigate using the UP and DOWN arrow keys to select between "1 Player", "2 Player", or "Exit".
• In-Game:
  • Player 1 (Blue) uses UP to move up and DOWN to move down.
  • Player 2 (Red) uses the A and D arrow keys to move sideways.
  • AI (if active) automatically moves based on the ball position.
• Game Over: Once the score reaches 10, the game will show the game over screen. You can press R to retry or ESC to exit the game.

File Structure

poink-game/
│
├── src/
│   ├── ai.h            # AI logic for controlling the second player
│   ├── ball.h          # Ball logic and collision detection
│   ├── ball.cpp        # Ball implementation
│   ├── paddle.h        # Paddle logic and rendering
│   ├── player.h        # Player logic, score tracking, and paddle control
│   ├── player.cpp      # Player implementation
│   ├── main.cpp        # Main game loop, menu, gameplay, and game over
└── README.md           # This file

License

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