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+# Python
+__pycache__/
+*.py[cod]
+*$py.class
+
+# Virtual environments
+venv/
+env/
+.env/
+
+# IDE
+.idea/
+.vscode/
+*.swp
+
+# Pygame / game specific
+*.log
+highscore.txt