arcade_examples

Example games created with the Python Arcade library, a 2D game engine for Python.

Code included in this repo

• "flapping": A local multiplyer game that supports 2-10 players. See details below.
• "dual_stick_shooter": tech demo for single player dual-analog stick shooter
• "gnp.arcadelib": Basic utilities for use with the Arcade library.
• Minimal examples of arcade library:
  • "minimal_using_functions": demonstrate a minimal arcade app, using arcade's functional style interface.
  • "minimal_using_class": demonstrate a minimal arcade game, using arcade's class-based interface.
  • "minimal_one_of_everything": demonstrate a minimal arcade game, using several key features of arcade.

"Flapping" Game

This is a work in progress. Gameplay is simple, but playable. This is a local multiplayer game that supports 2-10 players on one computer. Players flap their wings to make sure they have a higher position when they collide with opponents. Similar to the classic game "Joust."

Features

• Local multiplayer: 2-10 local players on one computer
• Input:
  • One keyboard can support Multiple players
  • Game can use almost any USB gamepad/joystick

Installation

pip install git+https://github.com/SirGnip/arcade_examples.git
python -m flapping.flap_app

Playing with a large number of players

Screen:

• With lots of players, it helps to have a larger screen. Run the game from a laptop and use an HDMI cable to plug it into a large-screen TV!

Input:

• crowd people around one keyboard (game supports multiple people using one keyboard)
  • When more than 2 or 3 players are sharing the keyboard for their input (which is completely possible and a lot of fun!), you need to be aware of the "multi-key rollover" limitations of your specific keyboard.
• plug a second keyboard into your computer
• plug multiple USB gamepads into a USB hub