A game to teach the basics of python using pygame for the TalTech Informatics event >init
Change the color of the bricks depending on their position on the screen
Add a custom background to the game (e.g. space, city skyline, etc.)
Add background music and sound effects for ball hits, brick breaks, and power-up pickups
Display the current score on the game screen
Make the ball change color randomly as it bounces around the screen
Add a timer to the game and display the time remaining on the screen
Create multiple levels with different brick layouts and varying levels of difficulty
Add a high score board that displays the top scores achieved by players
Add a laser to the paddle that can destroy bricks with a single hit
Create bricks that explode on impact, destroying neighboring bricks
Create power-ups that fall from destroyed bricks (e.g. extra ball, larger paddle, etc.)
Create a star field in the background that moves independently of the game objects
Create a fireworks display at the end of each level
Create a water level where the ball moves more slowly and can be affected by waves and currents
Create a storyline that ties the levels together and gives players a sense of progression
Add a replay feature that shows the player's best performance in a cinematic way
Create an ice-themed level with slippery surfaces (paddle movement slippery)
Create a robot-themed boss level with a unique and challenging robot boss
Create a unique art style for your Breakout game and implement it throughout the game
- Pygame Documentation - the official documentation for Pygame with guides, examples, and reference materials
- Invent with Python - a beginner-friendly Pygame tutorial series that covers the basics of game programming with Pygame
- Pygame Cheat Sheet - a handy reference sheet with Pygame functions and examples
- Pygame Examples - a collection of Pygame examples that demonstrate how to implement various game mechanics and features
- Piskel - a free online tool for creating pixel art and animated sprites
- Tiled - a free and open-source tool for creating tile maps for games
- OpenGameArt - a repository of free game assets, including sprites, sound effects, and music
- itch.io - a platform for indie game developers that includes game development tools and resources, as well as a marketplace for selling and sharing games
- Audacity - a free and open-source audio editing software
- sfxr - a free tool for generating sound effects for games
- beepbox
- Canva - a free online graphic design platform with templates and tools for creating posters, flyers, and social media graphics
- Pixlr - a free online photo editor with advanced tools for editing and enhancing images
- jspain