Well, you don't have to download it for PyCharm here. You probably know how it checks your code. Through the interpreter! You don't need to use complex command lines or anything like that. You need to is:

  • Download the appropriate interpreter with PyGame included

  • Open your PyCharm IDE (Make sure it is up to date)

  • Go to File

  • Press Settings (Or Ctrl + Alt + S)

  • Double click on the option that looks like Project: Name_of_Project

  • Click on Project Interpreter

  • Choose the interpreter you want to use that includes PyGame as a module

  • Save your options

And you are ready to go! Here is an alternate (I have never done this, please try to test it)

  • Add PyGame in the same folder as your PyCharm file (Your PyCharm stuff is always in a specific file placed by you during installation/upgrade) Please consider putting your PyCharm stuff inside a folder for easy access.

I hope this helps you!

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First: have you got python on your system (either using the standard install, a virtual environment or anaconda? https://www.anaconda.com/distribution/ ) Second: have you set your project interpreter? ( https://www.jetbrains.com/help/pycharm/configuring-python-interpreter.html ) Third: have you installed pygame into the project interpreter if it’s not already there? Check by trying to import. More on reddit.com
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How to install pygame on PyCharm?

$ pip install pygame in terminal doesn't work, $ pip install pygame-ce - too

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Basicaly i tried put command into terminal but it writes: " The name "pip" is not recognized as the name of a cmdlet, function, script file, or executable program. Check the spelling of the name, as well as the presence and correctness of the path, after then try again. "

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I ran “pip install pygame” through command prompt and it was successful, however when I tried installing pygame into PyCharm through the Settings > Project Interpreter > + and clicked install package on pygame, it fails and says “EOF when reading a line”.

Does anyone know how to fix this so I can install pygame into PyCharm?