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Practical Python Code Adventure Practical Python Code Adventure

Practical Python Code Adventure is a series of programming puzzles inspired by Eric Wastl's Advent of Code.

Each year features 10 story-driven puzzles designed to teach programming concepts, popular algorithms, and real topics from mathematics and science. Every puzzle has two parts, with the second building on the first to provide an extra challenge. As you progress, the story unfolds alongside the puzzles, adding another layer of mystery and satisfaction to each solution.

The puzzles are free for everyone to enjoy. Signing in with Discord is optional and lets you save your progress, but you are also welcome to play as a guest. For the best experience, we recommend completing the puzzles in order so the story develops naturally, though you're free to tackle them in any order or skip a puzzle if it proves too challenging.

Do you love solving puzzles and learning something new? Join us on a Code Adventure!

Adventures

  •   2025

    2025 Challenges

    Begin your adventure on board the STS Solara with Captain Xarlos and his crew, embarking on a space adventure to save the universe from a mysterious threat.

  •   2026

    2026 Challenges

    Continue where you left off, finding yourself in a strange place and time, separated from your captain and the crew. Will you be able to find them, and what dangers await?

  •   2027 (Coming Next Summer)

    2027 Challenges

Around the campfire

Shedding some light on the people and work behind the adventure

Gratitude

Practical Python Code Adventure wouldn't be what it is without the help of a great community. Several people have contributed their time and expertise by helping with hosting, beta testing, UX testing, and advice. They deserve recognition, so you'll find them listed here!

Sponsors

Enjoying the puzzles and want to help keep the adventure going? There are two patron tiers, starting at $5. These puzzles take all year to build, and we want to keep them free for everyone. If you can, your support means a lot and is genuinely appreciated.

See who's already helped support the adventure, or find out how you can become a sponsor yourself.

Corporate sponsorship opportunities are also available.

GitHub Github

Curious about how the adventure was made? Check out the project on GitHub. If you like what you see, feel free to give it a .