https://github.com/isaacbernat/tinymem

Thumby game inspired by Simon where players use their tiny memory
https://github.com/isaacbernat/tinymem

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Thumby game inspired by Simon where players use their tiny memory

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/isaacbernat/tinymem
• Owner: isaacbernat
• License: mit
• Created: 2021-10-16T19:10:34.000Z (about 3 years ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2023-11-10T23:06:23.000Z (about 1 year ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-11-23T21:46:13.345Z (about 1 month ago)
• Topics: game, hacktoberfest, micropython, python, simon, simon-game, thumby
• Language: Python
• Homepage:
• Size: 43 KB
• Stars: 4
• Watchers: 2
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md
  • License: LICENSE

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# tinymem

- [Thumby](https://thumby.us/) Simon-inspired game where players test their tiny short term memory.

- I presented the game at PyDayBCN and there's a [companion repository with slides](https://github.com/isaacbernat/presentations/tree/master/tinymem) with further commentary.

## Footage



This is how the game looks on real hardware. USB pen drive, microSD and adapter added for size comparison.

https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/2509809/194734050-b08deefd-cbbf-4409-b41d-31215352f38c.mp4

Video using a real device above. Audio volume is low and the image blurry (feel free to add a PR with a better recording).

## How to play?

- Repeat key sequences (hard->arrows; easy->buttons) following sounds and screen indications.

- You can try it on a [Thumby emulator here](https://code.thumby.us/)

https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/2509809/183148998-b59710fb-eb5c-4f07-8ce5-5c32f16d5ef1.mp4

## Why?

I wanted to create a game as a Proof of Concept that:

- Is simple to understand (code):

    - Less than 50 lines of MicroPython (not PEP8-compliant though ^_^').

    - No single function is over a dozen lines.

    - Maximum code nesting depth is 3.

    - Could be used as an example/inspiration of how easy it is to program/make games ;D.

- Is simple to play:

    - The game this is based on has been around for decades and is already part of popular culture.

    - Since it's turn based, it doesn't depend on hand dexterity, coordination or fast reaction times.

- Uses many Thumby features:

    - Audio (had to play around different frequency bands. Many are inaudible at arms distance).

    - D-pad.

    - Buttons (for those who like to think in binary :D).

    - Sprites (non-moving, and just one ^_^).

    - Text (using default font).

    - Link Cable... ok this I haven't... I couldn't decide between a couple of ideas:

        - a) one player, two controllers. That is: not only which button matters, but also which Thumby you click!

        - b) versus game, one player choses the new element of the sequence every time. That is, instead of being random.

    - Did I miss sth relevant? E.g. setting different FPS.