Introduction

Pygame is a cross-platform set of Python modules designed for writing video games. It includes computer graphics and sound libraries designed to be used with the Python programming language. (Wikipedia)

Project #0

Enter and execute the program in the video

This is an excellent introduction to the structure of a game.

Project #1

Modify project #0. Display your name in the upper left corner of the screen.

Project #2

Create a simple game

• pong
• tetras
• land a rocket ship
  • fixed or user selected gravity field
  • use selected fuel usage (Δv)? (fixed or one time or continuous?)
  • fixed or user selected initial weight/mass? (fuel and cargo?) (default earth weight/mass?)
  • limit fuel (Δv)
  • monitor and display
    • fuel usage?
    • height above surface?
    • velocity? (speed up/down/left/right)
    • mass/weight change as fuel is used?


• Discuss with your instructor game ideas

Links

Pygame (Wikipedia)

pygame (Home)

Making a Game in Python with No Experience (YouTube)