fnaith Pygame Centipede
A minimal Centipede game prototype built with Pygame.
When to Use
- Play a game of Centipede
- Test or debug the Centipede game logic
- Verify game mechanics: segmented centipede movement, mushroom terrain interaction, centipede splitting
Prerequisites
- Python 3.10+
- Pygame (see requirements.txt)
Usage
python pygame_centipede.py [--fps N]
Options
| Option | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
--fps |
60 | Frame rate |
Controls
- Left/Right arrows: Move player
- Space: Shoot
- R key: Restart after game over
- ESC / Close window: Exit
Game Rules
- Shoot centipede segments to destroy them
- Hit segments split the centipede into two smaller centipedes
- Centipedes move horizontally and drop down when hitting mushrooms or walls
- Destroyed segments turn into mushrooms
- Player loses a life on contact with any centipede segment
- Game over when all lives are lost