The ESP32 Dino Game AndiBond Project v.3.2.1 represents the pinnacle of the «Dino Run» evolution. If version 2.1.1 was about the «Golden-Heart» mechanics, the Cloud-Born version marks a quantum leap into the IoT ecosystem. Your ESP32 is no longer just a standalone console; it is now a connected device that synchronizes global high scores in real-time via Google Sheets.
🛠 Technical Breakthrough: What’s New?
In this iteration, we have integrated technologies typically found in professional IoT industrial solutions:
💾 Code Breakdown & Explanations. ESP32 Dino Game
Below is the core logic of the v3.2.1 firmware.
#include <WiFi.h>
#include <HTTPClient.h>
#include <Preferences.h> // Library for permanent flash storage
#include <Adafruit_SSD1306.h>
// --- NETWORK & CLOUD SETTINGS ---
const char* ssid = "Wokwi-GUEST";
const char* scriptID = "YOUR_SCRIPT_ID"; // Google Apps Script Deployment ID
// --- CLOUD SYNC FUNCTION ---
void sendDataToGoogle(int finalScore) {
if (WiFi.status() == WL_CONNECTED) {
HTTPClient http;
// Construct the URL with parameters: Nickname, Device ID, and Score
String url = "https://script.google.com/macros/s/" + String(scriptID) + "/exec";
url += "?nick=" + playerName + "&id=" + deviceID + "&score=" + String(finalScore);
http.begin(url.c_str());
// Crucial for Google Scripts as they use redirects
http.setFollowRedirects(HTTPC_STRICT_FOLLOW_REDIRECTS);
int httpCode = http.GET(); // Send the data via GET request
if (httpCode > 0) {
Serial.println("Cloud Sync: Success");
}
http.end();
}
}Key Logic Explained:
👾 Gameplay Innovation: Boss Mode
In version 3.2.1, the game is no longer an endless run. Every 100 points, the Boss Mode activates:
Wokwi Simulation: Testing without hardware.
Before picking up a soldering iron, I recommend testing everything in the online simulator.
Try the Game in your Browser:
📊 Global Leaderboard. ESP32 Dino Game
All results are automatically pushed to the Google Spreadsheet. This allows for real-time competitions between different physical devices located anywhere in the world.
Conclusion
ESP32 Dino Game transforms a simple hobby project into a comprehensive IoT learning platform. You master WiFi stacks, HTTP protocols, permanent memory management, and complex UI/UX logic—all using a single button.
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