🔒 I can't install pygame | Python | Page 1

late sun Mar 5, 2026, 3:07 AM

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When I enter the command "pip install pygame" in the terminal, it says getting requirements to build wheel, and then gives the error "note: This error originates from a subprocess, and is likely not a problem with pip. ERROR: Failed to build 'pygame' when getting requirements to build wheel." How can I fix this? My Python version is 3.14.3

mossy wharfBOT Mar 5, 2026, 3:07 AM

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late sun When I enter the command "pip install pygame" in the terminal, it says getting r...

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azure fable Mar 5, 2026, 3:17 AM

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Try installing pygame-ce instead

pastel widget Mar 5, 2026, 3:32 AM

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in general, the base pygame won't be fully supported for the latest Python version. It takes the maintainer some time to re-package everything properly. The -ce in pygame-ce means "community edition": it's other Pygame users trying to maintain it.

late sun Mar 5, 2026, 4:18 AM

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thank you guys

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its working

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