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Remember the Golden Age of internet browser games? Simple time-wasters, yet addictively fun thanks to quick gameplay built around novel concepts and mechanics.
Unfortunately, platform changes over the years broke many classic mini-games. But with the Python-based Pygame framework, not only can you play retro browser titles again — you can build entirely new creations playable right in a web page!
In this hands-on tutorial, you’ll learn:
- Pygame module basics and how it enables browser gaming
- Drawing shapes, images and 2D scenes
- Animating items and capturing input
- Adding audio for effects and soundtracks
- Deploying finished games as embeddable web apps
Let’s revisit the nostalgia while leveling up coding skills!
Enabling Browser Games with Python & Pygame
The Pygame toolkit extends core Python with cross-platform, SDL-based media capabilities like graphics, sound and device access. Combining the simplicity of Python with low-level optimization from C, Pygame can power performant multimedia applications.
