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How to Make a Game in Python

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Overview

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Dive into Python game development with this comprehensive 43-minute tutorial video. Learn how to create a simple yet extensible 2D game using the Pygame module. Start by setting up the development environment and creating a game window. Progress through adding background images, moving characters, implementing player boundaries, and keeping track of time. Master rendering text, adding projectiles with collision detection, and handling game-over scenarios. Follow along with provided timestamps for easy navigation through each topic. By the end of this hands-on tutorial, gain the skills to build your own Python games and expand on the concepts learned.

Syllabus

| Project Overview
| Project Demo
| Setup/Installation
| Creating The Window
| Adding a Background Image
| Moving a Character
| Adding Player Boundaries
| Keeping Track Of Time
| Rendering Text
| Adding Projectiles
| Moving Projectiles & Collision
| Drawing Projectiles
| Handling Losing The Game
| Conclusion

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