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A simple game on the RPI Pico

scottiebabe

Pimoroni have recently included support for basic 8x8 pixel sprites in micropython https://github.com/pimoroni/pimoroni-pico/tree/55821d2896ac12732c4e84142ba1fb76d4382dc5/micropython/modules/picographics#sprites 

So, I would like to try and make a simple holiday game on a RPI Pico.

I am thinking of something along the lines of:

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Where the objective of the game is to avoid airborne objects while dropping presents into chimneys.

Two buttons for Rudolf up/down. Then a third button for santa to drop a present.

I got this Pimoroni example to run with my Pico Display: https://github.com/pimoroni/pimoroni-pico/blob/main/micropython/examples/tufty2040/awesome_game.py 

So, I can use that as a starting point. I'm still not sure how I will handle a scrolling scene.

I'll post a quick video of the example code running later.

Edit:

The 8-bit color gives such a cool retro vibe, I love it!

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A *Very* early proof of concept:

Why can't I comment? ... lol

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  • in reply to beacon_dave

    Lol not the brussel sprouts! 

    I do love the idea of collectable items too! In additions perhaps cookies and hot cocoa. At the same time I'm trying to think of objects that would look reasonable as an 8x8 pixel icon. I think all the items you suggested are reasonable Slight smile

    Perhaps at some point Rudolph could get a nose upgrade to a laser beam!

    I could avoid air planes snow flakes mountains maybe lol

    I'm trying to pick something not too difficult. Making a game in python on a microcontroller totally blows my socks off!

    You could of course create a tree decoration program to add as many baubles as your heart desires:)

  • in reply to scottiebabe

    too many brussel sprouts and you could incur a reindeer poo penalty cut-scene for comic effect.

    8x8 pixel = luxury... In my day it was one pixel and use your imagination Slight smile

    falling space junk might be in-keeping these days?