Dimensions
141 x 214 x 7mm
Is your child a designer at heart? Help them apply their design skills to video game design using Scratch and this book! This book introduces simple programming concepts over the course of three projects a child can follow to create a video game. The projects use the free Scratch platform, which can be downloaded from the web or accessed in a browser. The projects include:
* Design a Classic Video Game -- discover how ping pong is the basis for all video game designs
* Super Snake -- use sprites to create a game using a digital pet snake
* A-Maze-Ing -- create a maze game like the ones your parents played in the arcade
* Attacking the Clones -- clone your sprites to create a fun, attack style game
This book is part of the 'Dummies Junior' initiative, a new series extension from the trusted For Dummies brand that is created to appeal to and educate younger readers. The series applies the core For Dummies approach of presenting complicated topics in a light-hearted and non-intimidating way while adding key changes for the unique needs of this audience, including:
* A design that is heavy on eye-popping graphics and focused on the steps to completing a project.
* A small, full-color, non-intimidating package that instills confidence in the reader
* A focus on 2-3 basic projects that sets the student on the road to further exploration
Technology requirements:
Hardware - PC with internet connection running Windows 7 or higher or Mac with internet connection running Mac OS X 10.7 or higher.
Software - Scratch - sign up for free at scratch.mit.edu
