Python Game Development - Create a Flappy Bird Clone

Python game programming, including PyGame, is a set of Python modules designed specifically for writing games. It allows you to create fully featured games and multimedia programs using the Python programming language. PyGames include computer graphics and sound libraries that can be used with the Python programming language. PyGame was initially created by Pete Shinners to replace PySDL. However, since 2000, it is considered as a community project and is issued under the open source free software GNU Lesser General Public License.

Python is highly popular and versatile, running on almost every platform and operating system out there; so mastering it is of enormous benefit whether you want to create Python games or pretty much anything else. This Python Game Development – Create a Flappy Bird Clone course is intended for those who already have a working knowledge of Python programming or general programming, and who want to apply their skills to games development. However, beginners may still be able to follow the course too. The main focus of this course is to create a clone of the smash hit (and extremely simple) game Flappy Bird using Python game programming. You will first be introduced to Python programming concepts and initial coding, and then delve straight into the making your game from scratch. This course will train you on the time clock and game over to initial graphics setup including the background and adding graphics to the screen. You can get to grips with creating input controls, boundaries, crash events and menu creation, as well as creating obstacles using polygons through this course.

* Free E-certificate (No additional cost for E-certificates)

Learning outcomes

• Gain practical experience in Python game development
• Develop a clone of Flappy Bird using Python game programming
• Create levels with increasing difficulty and complexity
• Understand and utilize the opportunities Python games provide
• Master game development in a fun environment

Course Curriculum

1: Introduction To The Course And The Game

2: Graphics Setup

3: Creating Input Controls

4: Boundaries, Crash Events And Menu Creation

5: Creating Obstacles Using Polygons

6: Game Logic: Using Block Logic

7: Game Logic: Success Or Failure

8: Creating The Score Display

9: Adding Colors And Difficulty Levels

Access duration

The course will be directly delivered to you, and you have 12 months access to the online learning platform from the date you joined the course. The course is self-paced and you can complete it in stages, revisiting the lectures at any time.

Method of assessment

At the end of the course, you will have one assignment to be submitted (you need a mark of 65% to pass) and you can submit the assignment at any time. You will only need to pay £19 for assessment and certification when you submit the assignment. You will receive the results within 72 hours of submittal, and will be sent a certificate in 7-14 days if you have successfully passed.

Certification and awarding body

Those who successfully complete the course will be awarded the Python game development – Create a flappy bird clone certificate by CPD & iAP. The qualification will make you valuable to employers, and your motivation at gaining new skills will be recognised.

• IT students
• Job seekers
• IT professionals

• This course requires no formal prerequisites and this certification is open to everyone

• Video game programmer – £33,121 per annum
• Video game artist – £20,757 per annum
• Video game designer – £27,034 per annum
• Software developer – £30,661 per annum

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