Make Your Own Scratch Games!
Make Your Own Scratch Games! by Anna Anthropy is an illustrated guide published by No Starch Press on July 2, 2019. This 192-page book is written in English and introduces readers to Scratch, a beginner-friendly, block-based programming language developed by the MIT Media Lab. The book provides a comprehensive overview of game design, teaching readers how to create interactive games, from building game maps to debugging their projects.
Readers will find step-by-step instructions on drawing characters, animating them, and designing game levels. The book covers essential topics in coding and programming while also delving into the history of video game design. With practical exercises, it encourages creativity by allowing readers to develop their own games, complete with sound effects and music, and share them online for feedback. This edition focuses on Scratch 3.0, making it a relevant resource for those interested in entertainment and educational gaming.
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Learn to make interactive games with Scratch—the beginner-friendly, block-based programming language from the MIT Media Lab! Anna Anthropy, game designer extraordinaire, will show you how to do everything from building a game map to creating animations and debugging the end product. Take a peek inside the history of video game design, learn programming basics, and turn your ideas into creative games that you can play and share with your friends.
Learn how to:
•Draw characters like a hungry, leaf-eating bug•Animate characters—make them walk, jump, climb, and fall!
•Create objects for your player to collect and obstacles to avoid
•Design multiple levels to create a cave exploring platform game•Create sound effects and music for your games
•Share your games online and use player feedback to improve your games
Isn’t it time to Make Your Own Scratch Games? The world is waiting!
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