Getting Started with SajiloPython:

Install the Library, Load Your First Character, and Run Your Game

If you’ve ever wanted to make a simple game using Python but felt overwhelmed by all the code and setups — we’ve got something just for you.
SajiloPython is a beginner-friendly game-making library created for kids, students, and anyone curious to learn coding in a fun way.

In this post, we’ll walk you through the basics:

How to install the library
How to load your first character
And how to run your very first SajiloPython game

Let’s go!

🌟 What is SajiloPython?

SajiloPython is a Python library built on top of Pygame, designed to help beginners build interactive games using simple commands.
Instead of writing hundreds of lines of code, you can just type:

from sajilopython import *

cat.center()
cat.say("Hello!")
start()

And boom — your character is talking and moving on screen!

🔧 Step 1: Install the Library

NOTE: This is going to be added to pip soon, so for now we do not have this option.

Before you can use SajiloPython, you need to install it.

Just open your terminal or command prompt and type:

pip install sajilopython

That’s it. One simple line.
This command downloads the library and sets everything up so you can start building games right away.

🐱 Step 2: Load Your First Character

After installing, create a new Python file — let’s say hello.py. Then paste this code:

from sajilopython import *

cat.center()
cat.say("Hello! I’m your first character.")
start()

Here’s what’s happening:

cat.center() puts the cat character in the middle of the screen
cat.say() makes the cat say something in a speech bubble
start() runs the game

You don’t need to worry about screen size, FPS, or background rendering. SajiloPython handles all that for you behind the scenes.

🎮 Step 3: Run Your Game

Now run the file using your Python interpreter:

python hello.py

And just like that, your game window will open. You’ll see a cat standing proudly in the center, saying whatever message you typed.

Congratulations — you just made your first SajiloPython game!

🛠️ What Else Can You Do?

This is just the beginning. With SajiloPython, you can:

Add more characters like dog, parrot, or even a dancing penguin
Move them around using .move_right(), .jump(), or .fly()
Change backgrounds, draw shapes, play sounds, and more

It’s all designed to be fun and easy — perfect for school projects, STEAM learning, or just coding for fun.

📽️ Watch the Full Tutorial

If you prefer visual learning, check out this video from Beyond Apogee:
▶️ Getting Started with SajiloPython – YouTube

In just a few minutes, you’ll see everything we explained here — and watch a real game come to life step by step.

🚀 Final Thoughts

SajiloPython was created to make game development sajilo (simple).
You don’t need to be a pro — you just need to be curious.

So if you're a student, a teacher, or a total beginner, this is your chance to start making games the easy way. Load your first character, give it a voice, and see your ideas come alive.

This is just the beginning… and trust us — it gets more fun from here.

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