Mission Python

Program a graphical adventure game in this hands-on, beginner-friendly introduction to coding in the Python language.

Launch into coding with Mission: Python, a space-themed guide to building a complete computer game in Python. You''ll learn programming fundamentals like loops, strings, and lists as you build Escape!, an exciting game with a map to explore, items to collect, and tricky logic puzzles to solve. As you work through the book, you''ll build exercises and mini-projects, like making a spacewalk simulator and creating an astronaut''s safety checklist that will put your new Python skills to the test. You''ll learn how to use Pygame Zero, a free resource that lets you add graphics and sound effects to your creations, and you''ll get useful game-making tips, such as how to design fun puzzles and intriguing maps. Before you know it, you''ll have a working, awesome game to stump your friends with (and some nifty coding skills, too!). You can follow this book using a Raspberry Pi or a Microsoft Windows PC, and the 3D graphics and sound effects you need are provided as a download.