Overview
- A first of its kind book on Python, PyGame and Raspberry Pi
- Includes three fully functioning game application examples
- Shows readers how to build games as templates such as Bricks, Snake, and Invaders
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About this book
Gain the basics of Python and use PyGame to create fast-paced video games with great graphics and sounds. You'll also learn about object oriented programming (OOP) as well as design patterns like model-view-controller (MVC) and finite state machines (FSMs).
Python, PyGame and Raspberry Pi Game Development teaches you how to use Python and PyGame on your computer. Whether you use Windows, macOS, Linux, or a Raspberry Pi you can unleash the power of Python and PyGame to create great looking games. Included in the text are complete code listings and explanations for "Bricks," "Snake" and "Invaders"-- three fully-working games. These allow you to get started making your own great games. Modify them or build your own exciting titles.
What You'll Learn
- Gain the basics of Python and employ it for game development
- Design your game
- Build games using game projects as templates like Bricks, Snake, and Invaders
- Work with user defined functions, inheritance, composition, and aggregation
- Add sound to your games
- Implement finite state machines
Who This Book Is For
Experienced coders or game developers new to Python, PyGame and Raspberry Pi. This book is also for makers interested in getting into game development.
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Python, PyGame and Raspberry Pi Game Development
Authors: Sloan Kelly
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-2517-2
Publisher: Apress Berkeley, CA
eBook Packages: Professional and Applied Computing, Apress Access Books, Professional and Applied Computing (R0)
Copyright Information: Sloan Kelly 2016
eBook ISBN: 978-1-4842-2517-2Published: 23 December 2016
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XVIII, 198
Number of Illustrations: 9 b/w illustrations, 44 illustrations in colour
Topics: Game Development