# Pygame Centipede

> Classic Centipede game prototype built with Pygame. Use when asked to play Centipede, test the Centipede game, or debug game logic. Supports segmented enemies, terrain interaction, and centipede splitting.

- Skill: `fnaith/pygame-centipede` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 4 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add fnaith/pygame-centipede`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/fnaith/pygame-centipede/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: fnaith (https://skillmd.com/u/fnaith)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/fnaith/pygame-centipede

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# 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