Learn Python and Pygame by Making a Game
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Learn to program with Python by building a game from scratch!
Using Pygame, a set of Python modules designed specifically for multimedia game development with Python, you’ll explore a variety of game mechanics useful for many different kinds of projects. You’ll learn techniques for player movement, enemy collisions, and more – all while creating a simple road-crossing game with each step. Not only will you develop fundamental skills for future game development projects, but you’ll also enhance your Python programming knowledge using real-world applications!
You will learn how to:
Implement basic game window functionality
Draw images to the screen
Create player and enemy object classes
Listen for key presses to control movement
Detect collisions between objects
Control gameplay flow with winning and losing
Frameworks and tools covered: Python 3.9.0, Pygame 2.0.0
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Introduction 3:35
Introduction 3:35
3:35
Windows Installation 6:39
Windows Installation 6:39
6:39
Mac - Python Installation 2:33
Mac - Python Installation 2:33
2:33
Mac - Pygame Installation 7:12
Mac - Pygame Installation 7:12
7:12
Mac - Visual Studio Code Installation 8:55
Mac - Visual Studio Code Installation 8:55
8:55
Project Setup 4:20
Project Setup 4:20
4:20
Game Window 9:15
Game Window 9:15
9:15
Game Loop 8:49
Game Loop 8:49
8:49
Listening for Quit Events 6:44
Listening for Quit Events 6:44
6:44
Drawing Images 9:36
Drawing Images 9:36
9:36
Restructuring Project 9:59
Restructuring Project 9:59
9:59
GameObject Class 9:20
GameObject Class 9:20
9:20
Player Class 9:48
Player Class 9:48
9:48
Handling Key Presses 9:50
Handling Key Presses 9:50
9:50
Fixing Player Movement Issues 7:33
Fixing Player Movement Issues 7:33
7:33
Enemy Class 10:01
Enemy Class 10:01
10:01
Collision Detection 9:54
Collision Detection 9:54
9:54
Updating Multiple Enemies 7:50
Updating Multiple Enemies 7:50
7:50
Handling End Game and Next Level Logic 9:50
Handling End Game and Next Level Logic 9:50
9:50
Conclusion 2:55
Conclusion 2:55
2:55
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Learn Python and Pygame by Making a Game