Road Runner – A Python Game Built with Amazon Q CLI

In just under an hour, I built a Python game called "Road Runner" with the help of Amazon Q CLI and the PyGame library.

Game Overview

"Road Runner" is a fast-paced arcade-style game where you dodge oncoming traffic by switching lanes and try to survive as long as possible.

Game Features

• Scrolling road and lane dividers
• Red player car controlled with arrow keys
• Random obstacles like cars and bikes
• Collision detection and score system
• Game over and restart flow
• Increasing difficulty as you progress

How Amazon Q CLI Helped

Amazon Q CLI was instrumental in speeding up the process. I could just describe what I wanted, and it helped generate the necessary code, including:

• Game loop structure
• Classes for the player, background, and obstacles
• Movement and collision logic
• Visual polish like headlights and taillights

Final Thoughts

I didn’t expect to build a full game so quickly, but Amazon Q CLI made it feel effortless. It handled the boilerplate, while I focused on making the gameplay feel smooth and engaging.