Scratch Programming Playground

Scratch Programming Playground Learn to Program by Making Cool Games

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Publisher's Synopsis

Scratch, the colorful drag-and-drop programming language, is used by millions of first-time learners, and in Scratch Programming Playground, you'll learn to program by making cool games. Get ready to destroy asteroids, shoot hoops, and slice and dice fruit!

Each game includes easy-to-follow instructions, review questions, and creative coding challenges to make the game your own. Want to add more levels or a cheat code? No problem, just write some code.

You'll make games like:

  • Maze Runner: escape the maze!
  • Snaaaaaake: gobble apples and avoid your own tail
  • Asteroid Breaker: smash space rocks
  • Fruit Slicer: a Fruit Ninja clone
  • Brick Breaker: a remake of Breakout, the brick-breaking classic
  • Platformer: a game inspired by Super Mario Bros.
Learning how to program shouldn't be dry and dreary. With Scratch Programming Playground, you'll make a game of it!

Book information

ISBN: 9781593277628
Publisher: No Starch Press
Imprint: No Starch Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 005.133
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: xxiii, 262
Weight: 658g
Height: 234mm
Width: 179mm
Spine width: 21mm