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=== 1. Install the project dependencies ===
=== 1. Install the project dependencies ===


Installing Pygame from http://www.pygame.org/download.shtml
Install Pygame. On Linux, you can use your package manager to install the <code>python-pygame</code> package. On Windows and OSX, you can download the appropriate binary from http://www.pygame.org/download.shtml.


=== 2. Download and un-archive the Snakes project skeleton code ===
=== 2. Download and un-archive the Snakes project skeleton code ===

Revision as of 01:01, 25 May 2013

Project

Implement parts of a Snakes clone using the Pygame graphical game development library.

Goals

  • practice using the Pygame library
  • practice using an event loop to make action happen

Project setup

1. Install the project dependencies

Install Pygame. On Linux, you can use your package manager to install the python-pygame package. On Windows and OSX, you can download the appropriate binary from http://www.pygame.org/download.shtml.

2. Download and un-archive the Snakes project skeleton code

Un-archiving will produce a Snakes folder containing several Python files.

3. Test your setup

Run the snakes.py script in your Snakes directory. A window with a Snakes game should pop up.

Project steps

1. Familiarize yourself with snakes.py

2. Give snakes the ability to move in all directions

3. Set a key repeat speed

4. Handle quit and restart key presses