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Scratch 2.0 Game Development Hotshot
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Scratch 2.0 Game Development Hotshot

by Jessica Chiang, Sergio van Pul
February 2014
Intermediate to advanced content levelIntermediate to advanced
330 pages
7h 11m
English
Packt Publishing

Overview

Scratch 2.0 Game Development Hotshot is your gateway to creating interactive games without needing traditional coding skills. Through 10 hands-on projects, this book showcases Scratch's capabilities and teaches you how to develop games in a variety of genres. Enjoy learning game design fundamentals in a practical and engaging way.

What this Book will help me do

  • Learn to design and edit graphics to create visual elements for games.
  • Master constructing logic-based scripts to implement game mechanisms.
  • Apply operators, conditions, and variables to create dynamic game systems.
  • Integrate advanced physics like collisions and gravity to enhance realism.
  • Develop level designs and optimize gameplay for player enjoyment.

Author(s)

The author of Scratch 2.0 Game Development Hotshot is an enthusiastic educator and game developer with profound expertise in teaching Scratch programming. With years of experience in game development, they focus on making learning enjoyable and practical by guiding readers through step-by-step projects that build both skills and creativity.

Who is it for?

The book is perfect for anyone interested in game development, especially educators, students, and hobbyists with no prior programming experience. Whether you're an educator looking to bring interactive gaming into the classroom or a beginner interested in exploring game design, this book is a great starting point. It works ideally for learners aged 8 and upward, as well as educators searching for STEM-oriented content to inspire young minds. No prior programming knowledge is necessary.

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Publisher Resources

ISBN: 9781849697569Supplemental Content