Beginner Game Development

Are you a beginner who’d like to know how to program video games? A.E Colonna is an avid gamer and a self-taught game developer who is ready to give you a smooth introduction to video game development. After nine weeks, you’re guaranteed to know the basic coding concepts; you’ll be ready to create your first game using C# and the unity engine.

This book contains ten complete game development projects to be completed by the programmer in Game Maker. Each of these projects is separated into seven sections to streamline the development. Ranging from a simple remake of the famous Pong game to more complex projects involving sliding puzzles and bouncing balls, the projects are designed with gradual progression and maximal liberty to the programmer to express their creative side. Requiring no background in computers science or applications, and only a minimal grasp of the concepts of this development tool, this book aims to make the ...

You absolutely can. And you don't need a computer science degree, an artistic background, or any previous coding experience to do it. In Unreal Engine 5 for Beginners, industry veteran and interactive media educator Irene Bolton strips away the intimidating jargon and technical gatekeeping to hand you the ultimate "dummy-proof" guide to game creation. Over her twelve-year career building everything from indie puzzles to massive action-adventure titles, Irene has proven that the power of Unreal Engine 5 belongs to everyone—not just seasoned engineers. This book is the step-by-step ...

Without my book, most people spend too long trying to learn C# with Unity the hard way. This book is the only one that will get you to learn Unity fast without wasting so much time. It includes nine chapters that painlessly teach you the necessary skills to master C# with Unity and to create both 2D and 3D interactive games.

Stop guessing at the poker table and start making smarter decisions with simple, beginner-friendly math. Most new poker players lose chips for the same reason: they call too often, chase bad draws, misunderstand odds, and judge decisions by short-term luck instead of long-term value. Poker Math for Beginners makes the numbers behind poker easy to understand, even if you have never considered yourself a math person. Inside, you’ll learn how to use basic poker math to make calmer, clearer decisions at the table. No complicated formulas. No advanced theory. No confusing jargon.

Roblox is a gaming platform that not only introduces kids to the metaverse of games but also a creator-friendly hub that offers developers the opportunity to showcase and improve their talents. But the real question is, can you really create your own game even without a programming background? Yes! This is precisely why this book is here—to equip you with the basics, solidify your fundamentals, and walk you through the whole coding process without getting overwhelmed by a plethora of codes on the black screen.

Chess Made Simple: Learn the Game in Just a Few Weeks – No Experience Needed! Think chess is too complicated? Think again! This easy-to-follow guide will have you playing with confidence—and winning more games—faster than you ever imagined. Do you admire the strategic brilliance of great chess players but don’t know where to start? Have you ever wanted to confidently challenge friends, family, or online opponents without feeling lost? If you answered yes, then Chess Made Simple is the perfect guide for you! Chess isn’t just for geniuses—it’s a game of logic, patience, and ...

Learn Texas Hold’em the simple way—without confusing jargon, risky guessing, or costly beginner mistakes. Texas Hold’em looks easy at first. You get two cards, five cards hit the board, and the best hand wins. But once real betting begins, beginners quickly discover the truth: poker is not just about getting good cards. It is about knowing which hands to play, when to fold, how position changes everything, and how to avoid the mistakes that drain chips fast.

This book contains a interesting list of 30 implementable projects in the Indie Game Development scene. All of these projects were created in Game Maker Studio (1 and 2) and can also be implemented in other game engines of the programmer's choice. Each of the projects is graded according to the difficulty and the challenges are highlighted. A difficulty upgrade and downgrade is also included to make the project simpler and easy or more complex but better. A timescale for each of the projects is also implemented to ease the process of applicability of the game concepts in different settings....

You know the rules. You’ve played real games. Now it’s time to stop guessing — and start thinking like a stronger chess player. Chess Strategy Made Easy for Intermediate Players is a practical, no-fluff guide for players who want to improve their tactics, understand positions faster, avoid common blunders, and turn close games into confident wins.

Known as the "guru of direct response marketing," Brian Kurtz distills the expertise he's gained after almost four decades in the industry to teach readers how to build a business that lasts a lifetime on the fundamentals of direct response. Marketing is critical to every kind of business...

Stop playing chess one move at a time. Chess Grandmaster Blueprint: 5 Books in 1 is a clear, practical guide for players who want to stop guessing, start seeing the board, and build the skills needed to beat stronger opponents. Inside, you’ll learn how to handle openings with confidence, spot tactical opportunities, understand positional advantages, calculate better moves, and finish games with cleaner endgame technique.

Are you ready to turn your gaming passion into reality? This book is your ultimate guide to mastering Godot game development. No prior experience needed! Dive into the exciting world of Godot and learn step-by-step how to design captivating 2D and 3D environments, program engaging gameplay mechanics, and create stunning visual effects. Imagine building your dream games and impressing friends and potential employers with your skills. This book series equips you with the essential knowledge and hands-on practice to become a confident Godot developer. Don't miss out on this opportunity!

You've watched the tutorials. You've read the docs. You still haven't shipped a game. That's not a discipline problem — it's a workflow problem. This book teaches the layer nobody else covers: how to direct an AI coding partner through an actual Unity project, from a blank scene to a live store listing, without losing track of your own codebase or stalling out in the last stretch before launch. Inside: when to hand off implementation and when to hold the leash tight — save systems that survive a mid-write crash — reading AI output critically instead of trusting it because it compiled ...

Most beginners lose chess games before the real battle even begins. One weak opening. One careless move. One early trap—and suddenly you are defending, panicking, and trying to survive instead of playing with confidence. Chess Openings for Beginners gives you a simple, practical way to start every game stronger. Instead of overwhelming you with endless theory or complicated memorization, this audiobook teaches beginner-friendly opening systems that help you control the center, develop your pieces, protect your king, and avoid the most common traps that punish new players.

Baseball is more than just a game—it’s where kids learn skills, teamwork, and confidence. 101 Things Every Youth Baseball Player Should Know is written for boys and girls ages 8–12 who are new to the game or growing as youth players. Whether your child plays Little League, practices in the backyard, or is just getting started, this book helps young athletes understand baseball in a clear, encouraging way. This baseball book for kids 8–12 covers the fundamentals every young player should know—from understanding the field and learning positions to building good practice habits and ...

With over 8+ years of experience coding in Scratch, I'm here to teach YOU, the learner, the programmer, the one that just wants to know more, all about creating ADVANCED games in Scratch. So, join me today as I walk you through EVERYTHING you need to know about advanced game development. This book contains 10 high-level games with step-by-step tutorials for each one and is designed to be easy to follow and understand. Each project teaches the reader various programming concepts such as gravity in platformers, AI enemies, and high-level variable usage and script writing. 🔎Key features ...

Imagine your children coming to you, looking for ways to contribute to household chores, being more helpful and respectful to each other, and being responsible - all with minimal input or guidance from you! Based on more than 25 years of working with children and families without the use of negative reinforcement, Jeremy's expert advice will give you the tips, tools, tactics, and strategies to improve your relationship with your child, your parents, and even yourself!

Understand how to use mind games and mental manipulation! You will learn the main techniques that manipulative people use to control their targets and to get them to do whatever they want. All the main tricks that narcissist, Machiavellians, sadistic people, sociopaths, and even psychopaths use to keep others under their thumb will be revealed to you, so that you can learn to protect yourself from manipulation or control, whether its orchestrated by your partner or spouse, a member of your family, a friend with personal agendas, or a colleague with malicious intentions.

Attention aspiring coders and creative minds! Join thousands of Python users changing their future. Discover easy Python learning secrets, even if you're just starting out. Have you ever dreamt of creating your own video game or automating tedious tasks with a few lines of code? Or perhaps you've been intrigued by the power of machine learning and artificial intelligence but felt it was out of reach?