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🐍🎮 pygame (the library) is a Free and Open Source python programming language library for making multimedia applications like games built on top of the excellent SDL library. C, Python, Native, OpenGL.
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About pygame/pygame
Pygame is a free and open-source Python library for creating multimedia applications and video games. Built on top of the Simple DirectMedia Layer (SDL) library, it abstracts common functions to make game development more intuitive for developers of all skill levels. The project is written primarily in C with Python bindings and supports multiple platforms including Windows, macOS, and Linux.
The library provides comprehensive tools for game development including 2D graphics and animation, sprite management, collision detection, sound and music playback (supporting WAV, MP3, and OGG formats), and input handling for keyboards, mice, and joysticks. It also includes modules for font rendering, image manipulation, and pixel-perfect collision detection. Pygame comes with extensive documentation, tutorials, and example games that serve as learning resources for beginners.
Pygame requires Python 3.6 or later and depends on SDL 2.0.8 and related libraries like SDL_mixer, SDL_image, and SDL_ttf. The project is distributed under the GNU LGPL v2.1 license, allowing use in both open-source and commercial games as long as modifications to pygame itself are released under compatible licenses. It actively welcomes community contributions through documentation, unit tests, bug reports, and code improvements.