Pygame displays as "not a package"

Question

So i've installed pygame and confirmed the installation (aliens example).

I saved my script as pygame.py.

When I try to run my script I get the following error message:

C:\Users\*****>C:/Users/*****/AppData/Local/Programs/Python/Python39/python.exe c:/Users/*****/Downloads/pygame.py
Traceback (most recent call last):
  File "c:\Users\*****\Downloads\pygame.py", line 1, in <module>
    import pygame
  File "c:\Users\*****\Downloads\pygame.py", line 2, in <module>
    from pygame.locals import *
ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'pygame.locals'; 'pygame' is not a package

Anyone have this issue?

You've named your own script `pygame.py`, which is being imported instead of the actual module. Rename it, and get rid of any file like `pygame.pyc` that was created in your Downloads folder. — jasonharper, Feb 18 '21 at 20:12
Also, pygame works now, but the windows always closes after a second of being opened. — Chaotic_Raccoon, Feb 18 '21 at 21:08
I bet you're not setting up a game loop... https://realpython.com/pygame-a-primer/#basic-pygame-program — Starbuck5, Feb 19 '21 at 01:06
Please edit your question to include a [mcve] so it's possible to assist you. — import random, Feb 19 '21 at 02:27

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Feb 26 '21 at 14:58

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open Powershell
type "pip install pygame"
Hit enter

it will definietly help

answered Feb 26 '21 at 14:58

Azeem8869786

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That does legit nothing. Also what;s powershell? – Chaotic_Raccoon Mar 06 '21 at 00:21
press the start button and type 'powershell' and then follow the second step – Azeem8869786 Mar 06 '21 at 06:33

Pygame displays as "not a package"

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