Game Development in Python 3 With PyGame - 1 - Intro

In this video, we introduce how to make video games with the Python programming language and the PyGame module to make video games. Python makes for a great programming language to use when learning game development because of its simple syntax.

Learning game development is also a great way to learn how to program. Video games usually incorporate mathematics, physics , sometimes artificial intelligence, and a lot of logic. Most importantly, they can be an enjoyable way to learn all of this.

Now the installation for Pygame from one of the websites shared uses wheel (whl) files instead of executables. To install the wheel file:

Download the .whl that matches your python version and bit version. Once downloaded:

or..

Extract the .whl file, you should see a "pygame" directory. If you do not have a program that can extract it, use something like 7-zip.

Move the Pygame directory to:
C:/Python34/Lib/site-packages/

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[redblade]

Just for anyone wondering the dislikes do not reflect the quality of the video, it's a very well explained intro to pygame.

[idontknow]

I like how you don’t rush everything like other tutors, it’s good that you take us through it nice and slowly.👍

[thetask]

No idea why this has so many dislikes. Everything works, great video, thank you!

[lindenlonsdale]

Most pygame tutorials on youtube focus on creating a moveable character as soon as possible. If you want one that takes it slow and explains each step properly, instead of rushing to the finish line (no pun intended), this is the best I've found.

[tryingunderstand]

I noted that this video was publish Aug 27, 2014. As of that date it might not have been possible but as of Aug 8, 2018, 'pip install pygame' works just fine.

[Landofjello]

Thank you for this. This content is geared towards beginning python programmers who want to get to meat and potatoes.

[MrSquishedsquashed]

For those looking for 64bit Pygame.

The site in the video now provides 'Wheels' (.whl) rather than installers. You'll need to extract the contents of the 'Wheel' and find the 'pygame' folder.

Place the pygame folder into the 'site-packages' folder under the 'Lib' folder in your Python install directory.

You should now be able to import the pygame library without any problems providing you have the correct version for your Python install and your computer.

[buckiethecat]

Wow, watching all your newer videos then coming back and watching this series, it's amazing too see how far your channel has evolved over the years

[happyfakeboulder]

3:01 "If there's Python 4 out" Hasn't happened yet, even though it's been over 3 years...

[Aurumk]

Flip is to save time from what I saw in the last video I was watching, you guys all give me a bit more information in each video, basically preventing the renderer from having to redraw sprites which takes more ram. Thank you for all the help and tutorials, I'm going to make a sick game that will blow your mind out the back of your head and then put it back again.

[sentdex]

Joseph Wingate I am not seemingly able to reply directly to your post. You would download the pygame‑1.9.2a0‑cp34‑none‑win32.whl, Once downloaded:

Extract the .whl file, you should see a "pygame" directory. If you do not have a program that can extract it, use something like 7-zip.

Move the Pygame directory to:

[ss-oqpc]

Have to thank you, the caption you put up at 4:52 ended a day long saga of trying to get PyGame to work with 3.6.2. Thank you. I'll be a regular viewer.

[rangedrink]

760k views later I hope you were able to get some furniture.

[leonieparker]

Thank you for your videos. I send my students to your YouTube clips when starting out with PyGame. They find your resources extremely helpful. Great for them to access in their own time, when I am not around. Really like how you break them into 10 - 20 minute sessions. Kids all tell me how much they get from these to apply to their own games.

[guscox]

this is what i needed thank you for existing have my children, marvellous.

[robkriger]

I really like every video this guy has done! He does a fantastic job of explaining everything with a good amount of detail and reasoning. Your videos are a gift to us noobs, Thank you!

[obimcsmith]

at 8:41:
"All games are in windows."
Definitely relatable, with me being a Mac gamer.

[machinze_edits]

The explanations were really clear compared to other channels sir,
I am a very young developer and people like you help me a lot. I would like to say thank you again really.

[sentdex]

But, if you insist on extracting, 7-zip will do.

[abm]

ASTONISHING! I got all of this actually working on my PC !!! this is so great for me, thank you for your impressive work, keep it up !