game-development⏱10 minutes
Get Started with Arcade
Quick Summary
“Easy to use Python library for creating 2D arcade games.”
Best for: Educational institutions teaching game development
Time to first integration: 10 minutes
📋Prerequisites
- ✓Node.js 18+ installed
- ✓A Arcade account — sign up here
- ✓An existing project (Next.js, React, or Node.js recommended)
Setup Steps
3 steps1
1
Install Arcade
Use pip to install the Arcade library.
bash
pip install arcade2
2
Create a new game file
Create a new Python file to start developing your game.
bash
touch my_game.py3
3
Import Arcade
Import the Arcade library in your Python file.
python
import arcadeCommon Gotchas
Watch out for these issues in your first week.
Graphics not rendering correctly
Fix: Ensure your system supports OpenGL and update graphics drivers.
Installation issues on Windows
Fix: Use a virtual environment to avoid conflicts with system packages.
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