Install PyGame Zero in Python Easily

PyGame Zero is a beginner-friendly library for game development in Python. It simplifies PyGame by removing boilerplate code. This guide will help you install it quickly.

Prerequisites

Before installing PyGame Zero, ensure you have Python installed. Check by running:

 
python --version

If Python is missing, follow our guide on How to Install Python on macOS with Homebrew or Install Python on WSL.

Install PyGame Zero Using pip

The easiest way to install PyGame Zero is via pip. Open your terminal and run:

 
pip install pgzero

This will download and install PyGame Zero and its dependencies. For global vs local installation, see this guide.

Verify the Installation

To confirm PyGame Zero is installed, run this Python code:

 
import pgzero
print("PyGame Zero is installed successfully!")

If no errors appear, the installation was successful.

Create a Simple PyGame Zero Example

Test PyGame Zero with a basic game window. Save this as game.py:

 
import pgzrun

WIDTH = 400
HEIGHT = 300

def draw():
    screen.fill((0, 0, 0))
    screen.draw.text("Hello, PyGame Zero!", (100, 100))

pgzrun.go()

Run it with:

 
python game.py

Troubleshooting

If you encounter errors, ensure PyGame is installed. PyGame Zero depends on it. Install PyGame with:

 
pip install pygame

Conclusion

PyGame Zero makes Python game development simple. With this guide, you installed it and tested a basic example. Now you're ready to build games!

For more Python tools, check our guides on PyInstaller or Cython.