/icytower-turtle-python

Beginner-friendly Icy Tower game built in Python using the Turtle Graphics module.

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Icy Tower in Python ❄️🕹️

This is a beginner-friendly Icy Tower–style platformer built using Python's Turtle Graphics module.

The code is part of a full YouTube tutorial series, where we build the game step by step — covering everything from movement physics and wall bouncing to infinite vertical scrolling, UI, and visual effects.

🎥 Watch the Tutorial Series

YouTube Playlist: Icy Tower in Python - Full Tutorial Series

📚 Table of Contents

Use the links below to access the code for each episode:

  1. Episode 1 – Project & Screen Setup
  2. Episode 2 – Wall & Platform Rendering
  3. Episode 3 – Player Movement & Keyboard Input
  4. Episode 4 – Physics & Collision
  5. Episode 5 – Screen Scrolling & Platform Recycling
  6. Episode 6 – Score Tracking & Game Over
  7. Episode 7 – Graphics & Audio

📂 View Full Project Structure

Follow along to:

  • Learn how to simulate physics-based platformer gameplay
  • Use Turtle Graphics to draw, animate, and update game elements in real time
  • Implement scoring systems, infinite scrolling, and jump effects
  • Polish your game with sprite animation and audio feedback

📁 Project Structure

icytower-turtle-python/
│
├── README.md
├── LICENSE
├── .gitignore
├── media/
│   └── final_game.mp4
│
└── episodes/
    ├── episode01/       # Project & Screen Setup
    │   ├── README.md
    │   ├── constants.py
    │   └── main.py
    │
    ├── episode02/       # Wall & Platform Rendering
    │   ├── README.md
    │   ├── constants.py
    │   ├── main.py
    │   └── renderer.py
    │
    ├── episode03/       # Player Movement & Keyboard Input
    │   ├── README.md
    │   ├── actors.py
    │   ├── constants.py
    │   ├── main.py
    │   └── renderer.py
    │
    ├── episode04/       # Physics & Collision
    │   ├── README.md
    │   ├── actors.py
    │   ├── constants.py
    │   ├── main.py
    │   └── renderer.py
    │
    ├── episode05/       # Screen Scrolling & Platform Recycling
    │   ├── README.md
    │   ├── actors.py
    │   ├── constants.py
    │   ├── main.py
    │   └── renderer.py
    │
    ├── episode06/       # Score Tracking & Game Over
    │   ├── README.md
    │   ├── actors.py
    │   ├── constants.py
    │   ├── main.py
    │   └── renderer.py
    │
    └── episode07/       # Final Game – Graphics, Audio & Effects
        ├── README.md
        ├── actors.py
        ├── background.gif
        ├── constants.py
        ├── floor.gif
        ├── jump.wav
        ├── main.py
        ├── plat_6.gif
        ├── plat_7.gif
        ├── plat_7.png
        ├── plat_8.gif
        ├── plat_8.png
        ├── plat_9.gif
        ├── plat_10.gif
        ├── plat_11.gif
        ├── plat_12.gif
        ├── player.gif
        ├── player_45l.gif
        ├── player_45r.gif
        ├── player_90l.gif
        ├── player_90r.gif
        ├── player_135l.gif
        ├── player_135r.gif
        ├── player_180.gif
        ├── player_left.gif
        ├── player_right.gif
        ├── renderer.py
        └── wohoo.wav

📦 Note:

  • episode07/ contains the final version of the complete game.
  • Sound effects are played using aplay (Linux) — you may need to adjust the command for Windows winsound or macOS afplay.
  • Game physics and scoring logic can all be tweaked in constants.py.

📋 Requirements

No external libraries needed – just Python 3.x.

Make sure turtle is available (it's included with standard Python installs).

▶️ How to Run

python main.py

The game window will open, and you can start playing Icy Tower using the Right & Left arrow keys to move and Space key to jump.

📌 About the Creator

Created by TheWannabeCoder
Making simple, hands-on Python tutorials for beginners.
YouTube: @TheWannabeCoder

📜 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.