Designing Digital Games: Create Games with Scratch! (Dummies Junior) - Softcover

Reseña del editor

The easy way for kids to get started with video game design Is your youngster a designer at heart? Read on! Designing Digital Games helps children apply their design skills to video game design using Scratch-and this book! Introducing simple programming concepts over the course of three easy-to-follow projects, it shows your child how to use the free Scratch platform to create a video game from the ground up. An extension of the trusted For Dummies brand, this juvenile book has a focus on accomplishment and provides all the steps to help young readers learn basic programming concepts to complete cool projects. From using sprites to create a game with a digital pet snake to creating maze games and cloning sprites to create a fun, attack-style game, this approachable guide offers simple, friendly instruction while building kids' confidence in designing digital games. Features a design that is heavy on eye-popping graphics your child will love Content is focused on the steps to completing each of the projects Offers a small, full-color, non-intimidating package that instills confidence in readers Includes basic projects that set the young learner on the road to further exploration of video game design If there's a kid aged 7-11 in your life who has an interest in using Scratch to design digital games, this book provides the building blocks they need to take their hobby to the next level.

Contraportada

A technology book for kids!

Have you ever wanted to create your own video games? All you need is a computer connected to the Internet, a free Scratch account, and the fun projects you'll find inside! Follow simple steps to build your first programs and games.

• Create a classic ?build a game based on the arcade game Pong®
• Chase your tail ?create an ever-growing snake and maneuver it around the screen
• Speed through the maze ?avoid villains as you make your way through a maze
• Protect your planet ?blast invaders attacking from an alien world