Design and Develop an Obstacles Game using Pygame in Python

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In this Guided Project, you will:

You will be able to import modules in python, create the functions of the objects and messages and apply the scenario of hitting the obstacles.

You will be able to create the home page of the game and apply the function to count and update the score points.

You will be able to apply the scenario function of the game and finalize the looping of the game.

2 Hours
Intermediate
No download needed
Split-screen video
English
Desktop only

By the end of this project, you will be able to create a fully functioning Obstacles Game using Pygame in Python. You will be able to import modules, to design a game using pygame such as how to change font, its size, its color and the size of the display window. You will also be able to import a picture, move it in x and y direction and draw obstacles and move them. Moreover, you will be able to display text in your window and change its font, color and position. Learning pygame will help you to learn about game development, computer graphics and sound libraries designed to be used with the Python programming language , which you will acquire the important steps to be a game developer. This guided project is for intermediate learners in the field of game development and computer graphics. It provides you with the important steps to be a game developer. Moreover, it equips you with the knowledge in pygame and python. Note: This course works best for learners who are based in the North America region. We’re currently working on providing the same experience in other regions.

Skills you will develop

  • Video Game Development

  • Python Programming

  • Pygame

  • Software Engineering

  • Computer Programming

Learn step-by-step

In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:

  1. You will be able to import modules in python such as pygame, random and time.

  2. You will be able to create the functions of the objects and messages.

  3. You will be able apply the scenario of hitting the obstacles.

  4. You will be able to create the home page of the game and apply the function to count and update the score points.

  5. You will be able to apply the scenario function of the game and identify and finalize the looping of the game.

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