Python Arcade - Collision Detection

In this article, we will learn How we can add collisions in arcade games in Python.

Installation

You can install the Arcade module using the below command:

pip install arcade

Example 1:

In this example, we are going to use the check_for_collision() function to add collision between 2 sprites.

Syntax: arcade.check_for_collision( sprite1, sprite2)

Parameters:

• sprite1:- First sprite
• sprite2:- Second sprite

Returns: Boolean value

Sprites Used:

Below is the implementation:

Output:

Example 2:

In this example, we are going to use PhysicsEnginePlatformer() function to add collision between our player and platform.

Syntax: arcade.PhysicsEnginePlatformer(player_sprite, platforms,, gravity, ladders)

Parameters:

• player_sprite:- The player sprite
• platforms:- The platform sprite list
• gravity:- Amount of gravity
• ladders:- Ladders the user can climb on

Sprites Used:

Below is the implementation:

Output: