Wizards Game on Wizards Game - Gesture-Based Combat

Gameplay Tutorial

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Gameplay Tutorial

Learn how to cast spells with hand gestures and defeat your opponent!

What is Wizards Game?

A Unity-based 1v1 combat game where you use hand gestures to cast spells against an AI opponent.

Cast spells using your webcam and hand gestures
Strategic combat like a magical rock-paper-scissors
No VR headset required!

Getting Started

Launch the game
Position yourself in front of your webcam
Show both hands to the camera
The game will start tracking your gestures

Tip: Make sure you have good lighting and your hands are clearly visible!

System Architecture

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System Architecture

Overview

Wizards Game is built with a clean, maintainable architecture following best practices and established design patterns.

High-Level Architecture

The system follows clean separation of concerns across five distinct layers:

Data Layer - Spell & SpellBook ScriptableObjects
Behavior Layer - SpellBehavior strategy implementations
Execution Layer - SpellCaster, AISpellManager
Input Layer - SpellManager, GestureRecognizerRunner
UI Layer - GestureUI, GestureUIBuffer, EnemyGestureDisplay

Game Flow

The complete game flow from startup to spell casting:

Technical Details

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Technical Overview

A deep dive into the implementation details and technical decisions behind Wizards Game.

System Overview

A Unity-based gesture recognition game integrating:

MediaPipe for hand gesture recognition
Observer Pattern for event-driven architecture
Strategy Pattern for spell behaviors
Multi-threading for performance optimization

Tech Stack: Unity, C#, MediaPipe, ScriptableObjects

Threading Architecture

Key Challenge: MediaPipe runs on worker thread, Unity API requires main thread

Threading Solution

The system uses a ConcurrentQueue as a thread-safe buffer between MediaPipe’s worker thread and Unity’s main thread.

Download

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Download Wizards Game

Windows Demo

Try out the game with our Windows demo build! (have Steam running for multiplayer)

Download Windows Demo (Google Drive)

System Requirements

Minimum Requirements

OS: Windows 10 or later
Processor: Intel Core i5 or equivalent
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: DirectX 11 compatible GPU
Webcam: Required for gesture recognition
Storage: 500 MB available space

Recommended Requirements

OS: Windows 10/11
Processor: Intel Core i7 or equivalent
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: Dedicated GPU with 2GB VRAM
Webcam: HD webcam with good lighting
Storage: 1 GB available space

Installation Instructions

Download the game archive from the link above
Extract the ZIP file to your desired location
Run WizardsGame.exe
Position yourself in front of your webcam
Start playing!

Setup Tips

Webcam Positioning

Position your webcam at chest height
Ensure your hands are fully visible in the frame
Maintain good lighting - avoid backlighting
Keep a distance of 2-3 feet from the camera

Lighting Recommendations

Use front-facing light sources
Avoid shadows on your hands
Natural daylight works best
If using artificial light, ensure even illumination

First-Time Setup

Allow webcam permissions when prompted
Test gesture recognition in the tutorial
Practice the basic gestures (✌️, 👍, ✊)
Start with simple spells before trying combos

Getting Started

New to the game? Check out our resources: