Python Game Makers Club: Build Arcade Games with Pygame

Each class adds a new game feature, such as movement, collisions or a score. The teacher live-codes the core, then members customize it with their own art, speeds and rules. Members share screens to show their version, and the club moves to a new game every few weeks.

How classes work

The club meets every week for 55 minutes with up to 8 learners. There is no last class: each meeting stands on its own, so learners can join in any week and stay as long as they like.

Example weekly themes

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  Window, Colors and Shapes – Set up Pygame and draw.

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  Keyboard Movement – Move a player around the screen.

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  Enemies and Collisions – Add things to dodge.

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  Score and Lives – Track progress and end the game.

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  Sprites and Sound – Add images and effects.

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  Game Showcase – Share finished games and plan the next.

Ages 11-15. Members should know variables, loops, if statements and functions. Python and Pygame installed; instructions are sent before joining.