Dino-AI

Dino-AI is a Python game inspired by the classic Chrome Dino game, featuring both a single-player mode and an AI mode. The AI mode uses the NEAT (NeuroEvolution of Augmenting Topologies) algorithm to evolve a neural network capable of playing the game autonomously. The game uses the Pygame library for graphics and sound.

Idea

• The original idea: Youtube
• The NEAT guide: Youtube
  • Used the video only for the NEAT setting and usage.
  • I made:
    • Most part of the AI mode
    • Creted Single-Player mode
    • Created Menu
    • Created DayNightCycle
    • Created Name tags for every Dino
    • Created GameOver screen (for SinglePlayer)
    • Added sounds

Features

• Single Player Mode: Manual mode where Player control the dinosaur’s jump to avoid obstacles.
• AI Mode: Autonomous gameplay with a neural network powered by NEAT, allowing the AI to evolve over generations to improve its performance.
• Dynamic Gameplay Elements:
  • Day and night cycle for visual variation.
  • The game speed gradually increases as the score goes up, adding complexity to the gameplay.
• Scoring System: Tracks current score and maximum score in single-player mode and supports fitness scoring for AI training.

Requirements

• Python 3.x
• Dependencies specified in requirements.txt

Installation

1. Clone this repository:

   git clone https://github.com/artur3333/Dino-AI.git
   cd Dino-AI

2. Install the required dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

Directory Tree

   Dino-AI/
   ├── main.py
   ├── config-feedforward.txt
   ├── icon.ico
   ├── requirements.txt
   ├── sprites/
       ├── dino/
           ├── dino_run1.png
           ├── dino_run2.png
           └── dino.png
       ├── cactus/
           ├── 1.png
           ├── 2.png
           ├── 3.png
           ├── 4.png
           ├── 5.png
           └── 6.png
       └── road.png
   └── sounds/
       ├── death.wav
       └── jump.wav

Usage

1. Run the game by executing:

   python main.py

2. In the main menu, press:
   • 1 to start the AI Mode. NEAT will simulate multiple generations of Dinos, with the best-performing neural networks selected to continue learning and improving.
   • 2 to start Single Player Mode. Use the spacebar to make the dinosaur jump and avoid obstacles.

Configuration

To adjust the AI’s behavior, you can modify parameters in config-feedforward.txt as needed. This file contains settings for mutation rates, population size, and other NEAT-specific options. Also some configurations are contained in the main.py file.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please follow these steps to contribute:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix.
3. Make your changes and test them.
4. Submit a pull request describing your changes.