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Snake Pro

A polished Snake game in Python with 6 modes, power-ups, mazes, versus play and a smart AI.

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6game modes
1.9klines of code
16tests
0asset files
Snake Pro gameplay

The complete version of our Snake tutorial: smooth movement, an input buffer that never drops a turn, power-ups, 5 handcrafted mazes, Time Attack, local 2-player and Versus-AI modes, and an A* AI that checks it can still reach its own tail before it commits to a path.

Upgrades the free tutorial: How to Make a Snake Game in Python

What makes it “Pro”

Everything the tutorial leaves as an exercise, done properly.

6 game modes

Classic, Wraparound, Maze Adventure, Time Attack, Versus AI and local 2 Players.

A smart AI

A* pathfinding with a safety check and flood-fill fallback. It survives 1,500+ moves in tests.

Silky movement

The head and tail glide between cells while the corners stay crisp, with a 3-turn input buffer.

Power-ups

Golden apples, slow motion and shrink, with glow, particles and popups.

5 mazes

Plain-text maze layouts. Eat 8 apples to unlock the next one.

High scores

Per-mode leaderboards with name entry, plus settings for grid, smoothing and volume.

Synthesized audio

Sound effects and an original chiptune loop generated in code.

Tested

16 pytest tests cover movement, collisions, power-ups, mazes and the AI.

Screenshots

Real, unedited screenshots of the game. Every pixel is drawn by the code you get.

Free tutorial vs. Snake Pro

The tutorial is great for learning the basics. This is the version you'd actually ship.

Free tutorialSnake Pro
MovementJumps cell to cellSmooth, interpolated
Fast turnsCan be dropped3-turn input buffer
Game modes16 + Watch the AI
Opponents—AI snake or a 2nd player
Power-ups and mazes—3 power-ups, 5 mazes
Menus, pause, high scores—✓
Sound & music—✓ synthesized
Tests—16 pytest tests

A peek at the code

Clean, commented, modular Python. Here's the start of snake_pro/ai.py:

snake-pro/snake_pro/ai.py 2143 lines of Python in this project
def choose(game: Game, me: Snake) -> str:
    """Return the direction the AI snake should take next."""
    blocked = _obstacles(game, me)
    targets = []
    if game.power and game.power.kind != "shrink":
        targets.append(game.power.pos)
    if game.food:
        targets.append(game.food)
    targets.sort(key=lambda t: _distance(game, me.head, t))

    for target in targets:
        path = astar(game, me.head, target, blocked)
        if path and _safe_after(game, me, path):
            d = _direction_to(game, me.head, path[0])

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What's inside

  • Full source code (≈1,950 lines, 11 modules)
  • README with an architecture guide
  • 16 unit tests (pytest)
  • Free updates + license to use it in your own games
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FAQ

What do I need to run it?

Python 3.8 or newer and pygame (pip install pygame-ce, or classic pygame). It works on Windows, macOS and Linux. There are no image or sound files to download: everything is generated in code.

How do I get the files after paying?

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Is this beginner-friendly?

If you've followed our free tutorial, yes. The code is split into small, commented modules, and the README walks through the architecture. It's the ideal next step after the tutorial.

Can I use it in my own projects?

Yes. You can modify it, learn from it, and ship your own games built on it, even commercially. The only thing you can't do is redistribute or resell the source code itself.

What if it's not for me?

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