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A simple game on the RPI Pico

scottiebabe
scottiebabe over 2 years ago

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.

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

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A *Very* early proof of concept:

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  • baldengineer
    baldengineer over 2 years ago +6
    What a cute idea! Maybe start with a static screen where Santa goes back and forth dropping presents into a static set of chimneys. The challenge element could be "smoke" coming out of the chimney means…
  • beacon_dave
    beacon_dave over 2 years ago +5
    You could perhaps drop baubles onto the Xmas trees causing them to light up/decorate. Brussel sprouts would make good airborne objects to avoid. Perhaps some carrots for the reindeer to collect and mince…
  • dougw
    dougw over 2 years ago in reply to scottiebabe +5
    irfanview You can select the target number of pixels, edit each pixel, select the color depth, select the file format, etc.
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  • shabaz
    shabaz over 2 years ago

    Nice idea!

    If it's anything like Paperboy (don't know if you ever played that) it will be a lot of fun. Loved that game : )

    You could have points knocked off for accidentally smashing people's skylights/windows with your presents etc : ) 

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  • shabaz
    shabaz over 2 years ago

    Nice idea!

    If it's anything like Paperboy (don't know if you ever played that) it will be a lot of fun. Loved that game : )

    You could have points knocked off for accidentally smashing people's skylights/windows with your presents etc : ) 

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  • baldengineer
    baldengineer over 2 years ago in reply to shabaz

    That was my favorite game to play on NES when I was an actual paperboy!

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  • scottiebabe
    scottiebabe over 2 years ago in reply to shabaz

    I had to watch a YouTube video of the game to refresh my memory! I  totally amazed at what they were able to achieve for the time! Breakage bonus points, that's too funny!

    Dropping presents through the windows and skylights for bonus points, love it!

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