Python, PyGame, and Raspberry Pi game development

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. Front Matter....Pages i-xviii What Is a Programming Language?....Pages 1-2 What Is Python?....Pages 3-5 Introducing Python....Pages 7-21 Breaking Free from the Interpreter....Pages 23-25 Making Decisions....Pages 27-35 Making the Raspberry Pi Repeat Itself....Pages 37-41 Containers....Pages 43-51 Introduction to IDLE under LXDE....Pages 53-57 Basic Introduction to PyGame....Pages 59-65 Designing Your Game....Pages 67-71 Game Project: Bricks....Pages 73-85 User-Defined Functions....Pages 87-94 File Input and Output....Pages 95-97 Introducing Object-Oriented Programming....Pages 99-108 Inheritance, Composition, and Aggregation....Pages 109-116 Game Project: Snake....Pages 117-139 Model View Controller....Pages 141-151 Sound....Pages 153-154 Finite State Machines....Pages 155-162 Invaders....Pages 163-191 Conclusion....Pages 193-193 Back Matter....Pages 195-198 "This compact book takes you through the basics of the Python language and lets you experience first hand PyGame, a Python module that allows you to create fast-paced games with great graphics and sounds. You'll also learn about object oriented programming (OOP) as well as design patterns like Module View Controller (MVC) and Finite State Machines (FSM). Learn how to use Python and PyGame on your computer. Whether you have a PC, a Mac, Linux machine or a Raspberry Pi, you can unleash the power of Python and PyGame to create great looking games."--Back cover