In the previous chapter, we learned how to set up the Pi and looked at Python and turtle modules briefly. In this chapter, we are going to explore the Pi version of a popular computer game, Minecraft. We will also learn how to program Minecraft with Python as the programming interface and use it to script user actions and build wonderful things.
We will cover the following topics in this chapter:
- Introducing Minecraft Pi
- Playing Minecraft Pi
- Programming Minecraft Pi with Python
Minecraft is a very popular open world game. Like all other open world games, the player can freely explore the virtual world in a Minecraft Pi game. Minecraft was created by Markus Persson, and the game was later developed and published by the company Mojang, which is a Microsoft Game Studios subsidiary now. Jens Bergensten is the current lead designer and lead developer for the game. The alpha version of the game was released for PCs in 2009, and the complete version was released in 2011. The game is available for various platforms, which include PCs, Linux, Mac OS, iOS, Android, PlayStation, Xbox, and Raspberry Pi.
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You can get more information on Minecraft at https://minecraft.net/.
The version of this game for the Raspberry Pi is known as Minecraft Pi, and it was released in 2013. It was developed by Aron Nieminen and Daniel Frisk. Minecraft Pi focuses on the creative and building aspect of the game and does not include gathering resources and combat.