This project is a simple Snake game made for fun and for learning the basics of Pygame. The game features a colorful interface, adjustable speed, and a background image. You can pause and resume the game, and your score is displayed on the screen.
Pygame is a set of Python modules designed for writing video games. It provides functionalities for rendering graphics, playing sounds, handling user input, and more. Pygame works by creating a window (the display surface), drawing shapes or images onto it, and updating the display in a loop. User input (like keyboard or mouse events) is handled through an event queue.
In this project, Pygame is used to:
- Create the game window and handle drawing (
pygame.display) - Draw shapes and images for the snake, apple, and background
- Handle keyboard input for controlling the snake and pausing the game
- Manage the game loop and timing
- Install the requirements:
pip install -r requirements.txt
- Make sure you have
image1.pngin the same directory asmain.py. - Run the game:
python main.py
You can use this code as a starting point for your own Snake game. Here are some ideas to customize or extend it:
- Change the colors, images, or grid size by modifying the configuration section at the top of
main.py. - Add new features, such as obstacles, power-ups, or different game modes.
- Replace the background image with your own by changing the file loaded in
bg_image. - Modify the scoring system or add a high score tracker.
- Experiment with the snake's movement, speed, or controls.
Explore the code and try making your own changes to learn more about how Pygame works!
- Arrow keys: Move the snake
- P: Pause/Resume
- Q: Quit
Enjoy playing and learning!

