Building the Classic Snake Game with Python

Learn how to integrate and deepen your existing knowledge of Python by programming a Snake game.

Introduction

• Take your Python skills to the next level
• What you should know

1. Introduction to Python Turtle Graphics

• Meet turtle graphics
• Working with the repository for this course
• A starter template for turtle graphics programs
• Animation with Python turtle graphics
• Global variables
• Drawing with stamps

2. The Snake Game

• Snake representation and movement
• Basic snake movement program
• Controlling the snake's direction
• The game loop
• Snake food
• Keeping score
• Game reset

3. Finishing Touches

• Avoiding repetition by using Lambda expressions
• Personalizing your game
• Adding graphics to the snake game
• Adding the snake head to the game
• Adding a high-score feature

Conclusion

• Integrating material covered