Code the Classics Volume 1

A stunning 224-page hardback that tells the stories of seminal video games from the 1970s and 1980s while teaching you to create your own games using Python and Pygame Zero. Features example code programmed by Raspberry Pi founder Eben Upton.

In Volume 1, remake five classic video games—from Pong to Sensible Soccer—each representing a different genre. Includes interviews with the original game creators and features art and audio from two of the 1980s' most prolific games developers.

What You'll Learn

• Game Design – Tips and tricks from the masters
• Python Coding – Create games with Pygame Zero
• Code Analysis – Explore how the examples work
• Graphics & Audio – Insights from professional creators

Key Features

• 224 Pages – Premium hardback format
• 5 Classic Games – Remade with full code listings
• Creator Interviews – Stories behind the original games
• Downloadable Code – Play and modify the examples

Ideal For

• Retro gaming enthusiasts
• Python programmers
• Aspiring game developers
• Video game history buffs

Resources

• Download the Code (GitHub)