Pong Game (C++)

A Pong clong build in C++ using the Raylib game programming library. This project is part of my practice learning C++ and to update its organization and factoring as if it were a large scale production game.

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Features

• Classic Pong Gameplay (player vs. CPU)
• Player and CPU paddles with collision detection.
• Scoreboard system (first to 3 points wins).
• Multiple game states (Main Menu, Playing, Win/Lose).
• Structured with classes (Ball, Paddle, Human/CpuPaddle) and method implementation to showcase encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism.

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Getting Started

Prerequisites

• C++ compiler ('clang++' or 'g++')
• Raylib (installed via Homebrew on macOS):

  brew install raylib

Clone the Repo

git clone https://github.com/sanketsriv22/pong.git
cd pong

Build and Run

If using VSCode, just run build task (Cmd + Shift + B)

g++ -std=c++20 -I/opt/homebrew/Cellar/raylib/5.5/include \
    -L/opt/homebrew/Cellar/raylib/5.5/lib \
    -lraylib *.cpp -o Pong
./Pong

Or if you prefer cmake (I've added my CMakeList.txt)

brew install cmake

Create a cmake build in the repo

cmake -S . -B build

Compile/Build (Cmd + Shift + B) And run

./build/pong

Controls

• W (up), S (down) -> move player paddle
• Enter -> start game / restart after game over
• Esc -> quit

Future Improvements

• Usage of 'Game' class to hold all environment object instances (merged 9/5)
• Two-player mode
• Sound effects
• Better AI for CPU paddle
• Different game modes/difficulties
• Customizable win conditions
• Create a Docker image for ease of use for testers!