pygame-centipede

name	pygame-centipede
description	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.

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