A Python-based implementation of the classic Space Invaders arcade game.
Defend the galaxy, shoot aliens, and rack up a high score!
- Classic Space Invaders gameplay
- Multiple alien types and levels
- Mystery ship bonus points
- Player lives and score tracking
- Smooth animations using PyQt6's QPainter
- Configurable difficulty levels
- Well-documented code for learning and experimentation
This project is licensed under the BSD 3-Clause License. See the LICENSE file for details.
The primary goal of this project is to introduce children and beginners to programming in a fun and interactive way. By engaging with a familiar game like Space Invaders, learners can explore coding concepts while seeing immediate, visual results.
Key aspects of the purpose:
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Learning through play:
Players can experiment with the code, adjusting values, graphics, and game logic to see how changes affect gameplay. -
Well-documented code:
Each class, function, and key variable includes comments and doxygen to illustrate Python fundamentals, such as loops, conditionals, object-oriented design, and event handling. -
Cheat codes and modding:
Built-in cheat codes encourage exploration, allowing learners to modify the game and see results instantly. -
Problem-solving:
Challenges like surviving waves or shooting aliens can be tied to coding exercises, such as adjusting difficulty, bullet speed, or alien behavior. -
Gateway to programming:
A stepping stone to advanced topics like graphical programming, Python libraries (PyQt), and eventually AI.
In short: This game is a hands-on learning tool designed to spark curiosity, teach coding fundamentals, and empower children to take their first steps into programming.
Defend the galaxy from invading aliens and aim for a high score!
- Move Left / Right: Arrow keys ← →
- Shoot Bullet: Spacebar
- Restart Game: R
- Quit Game: Q
- Shoot all aliens to clear each level.
- Avoid alien bullets and prevent aliens from reaching the bottom.
- Mystery ships appear occasionally—shoot them for bonus points.
- You start with a limited number of lives; the game ends when all are lost.
- Levels increase in speed and difficulty as you progress.
- Alien hit: +10 points (varies by alien type)
- Mystery ship: Bonus points
Stay sharp, aim carefully, and maximize your score!
Game starting.
Player shooting aliens.
Player shooting aliens while the mystery ship moves across the top.
- Clone the repository:
git clone [email protected]:agabrielson/SpaceInvadersGame.git
cd SpaceInvadersGame- PIP Packages
PyQt6==6.7.1 # For GUI and game rendering
numpy==1.26.5 # For numerical computations
pillow==10.2.0 # For image handling (sprites)