Programming Games With Microsoft Small Basic

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This guide teaches Small Basic programming concepts through detailed, step-by-step instructions for creating fun, non-violent games, suitable for kids, teens, and adults. It fosters logical thinking skills and requires a basic understanding of Windows and some exposure to programming. A beginner tutorial is available for those needing foundational knowledge. The book simplifies the process of building Small Basic game programs, covering program design, object usage, language elements, debugging, and sharing completed projects. Skills developed include managing multiple players, scoring, graphics, animation, and sound integration. The games range in complexity from Safecracker, where players decipher a secret combination, to classic Tic Tac Toe, a matching photo game, a pizza shop simulation, a lunar landing challenge, and an arcade-style leapfrog game. With over 650 pages of self-study notes, no prior programming experience is necessary, but familiarity with basic computer tasks is expected. The course is compatible with Windows 8, 7, XP, or Vista, and utilizes the free Microsoft Small Basic 1.0 development environment. Source code and multimedia files are available for download from the publisher's website upon registration.