Code This Game!
Make Your Game Using Python, Then Break Your Game to Create a New One!
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Unleash Your Inner Game Developer! Code This Game! is an innovative, visual guide that teaches kids aged 10-14 how to program and create their very own video game using Python, an open-source programming language. Illustrated by Keith Zoo, this unique book features a stand-up format allowing kids to read, program, and play simultaneously.
With easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, young readers will learn key coding concepts as they build an exciting action-strategy game called "Attack of the Vampire Pizzas!" Downloadable art assets enable kids to mod the game, unleashing their creativity and imagination. By the final page, they'll have mastered basic coding skills and proudly created a personalized, fully-functional game.
Perfect for beginners, homeschoolers, and aspiring game devs, Code This Game! introduces core computer science concepts in a fun, accessible way. Dive into the world of coding and emerge with a cool game you built from scratch!
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