In this repository, there are a few sample games coded in Pygame as well as some templates to help you get started.
If you have Python installed on your device, you can skip this step. Otherwise, go to this website to get it installed.
In addition to Python, also install an IDE if you don't have one already. PyCharm (make sure to scroll down to download community edition) and VSCode are some great free IDEs for coding Python (if you want to push your files to GitHub, it is best to use PyCharm).
Make sure to install the Python extension provided by Microsoft. To do this, first go to the extensions tab on the left sidebar (the icon with the four boxes)
Then, search "python" in the search bar. The one you need should be the first one that shows up and should be from Microsoft.
Click on it and click Install
Next, you will have to install PyGame. To do this, open Command Prompt if you are on Windows and Terminal if you are on Mac, and then run the following command: pip install pygame.
You can download this template to get started with Pygame.
The sample games are here.
If you are using VSCode, switch to PyCharm. VSCode does not have a built in git feature and the extension is very buggy.
If you want to push your games to GitHub, you will need to create a github account if you don't have one already.
Once you create your account (or if you have one already), fork this repository.
Click on File>Project from Version Control....
Login to your GitHub account in the popup.
Once you are logged in, the window should look like this (with a different account name and directory, of course):
For the URL, go to your forked GitHub repository, and click the green <> Code dropdown on the page.
Then, copy the HTTPS link and paste it into the URL section of the PyCharm VCS popup and click Clone.
Now, all the files should be cloned and ready to go!
The template is in exampleFiles/game_scaffold.py.
Sample games are in the games folder.
To pull your files from GitHub, click on Git>Pull...
To push your files to GitHub, you need to commit them first. To do this, click on Git>Commit... and select the files you want to commit. Then, write your commit message in the provided box, and click Commit and Push if you want to push them to GitHub.