Text-based Pong Game

This is a simple text-based version of the classic Pong game implemented in Python. The game runs in a console and is controlled via keyboard inputs.

Gameplay

The game features the classic Pong gameplay with two paddles and a ball. The objective is to score points by getting the ball past your opponent's paddle. The first player to reach 5 points wins the game.

Controls

• Player 1 uses the 'W' and 'S' keys to move the paddle up and down.
• Player 2 uses the Up Arrow and Down Arrow keys to move the paddle up and down.
• Press 'Escape' to pause and resume the game.

Installation

To run the game, you will need Python 3 installed on your system. If you have Python 3 installed, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/haslo/devin_pong_python.git
   

2. Navigate to the cloned repository directory:

   cd devin_pong_python
   

3. Create a virtual environment:

   python3 -m venv venv
   

4. Activate the virtual environment:
   • On macOS and Linux:

     source venv/bin/activate
     

   • On Windows:

     .\venv\Scripts\activate
     

5. Install the required dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt
   

Running the Game

To start the game, run the following command in the terminal:

python pong.py

Enjoy the game!