Gary Plowman
ZX Spectrum Games Code Club: Twenty Fun Games To Code and Learn
ZX Spectrum Games Code Club: Twenty Fun Games To Code and Learn
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This book is ideal for ZX Spectrum 48k / 128k fans (aka Timex 2000 in USA) and beginner coders of any age, that want to learn or practice coding simple games with Sinclair BASIC. Contains 20 games specifically created for this book, from retro Arcade classics to more wacky game ideas.
Ideal for STEM coding activities for kids and adults. Learn to create a simple game loops and to create graphics with binary.
No special equipment needed! Use with ...
Windows (using free emulators)
Mac (using free emulators)
ZX Spectrum Next computer (coming soon)
Chromebook
Original ZX Spectrum
Recreated ZX Spectrum (Android / iOS)
Internet Browsers: Chrome / FF etc.
Linux (Fuse)
Raspberry Pi (Fuse)
Tablet: Android / iOS iPad
Ideal for Retro Computing fans that want to dust off their ZX Spectrum or an emulator and type in some code, 'old school'.
In one sitting type in a game, play it and then we will go through it. The book doesn't go over every single line of code, but rather summarises key components and newer sections for each game. This keeps the process fun and engaging.
An interactive learning book intended for all ages and is also useful for Code Clubs and STEM events. So type in a retro game and have some fun!
Includes: ZX Breakout, MiniPong, Astral Invaders, Battleship War, Flappy Bird, Takeaway Ted and many more...
Many Emulators to choose from: ZX Spin, Spectaculator, Marvin, Fuse, Speccy, etc.
The American version of the ZX Spectrum machine was sold under the name Timex Sinclair.
Other compatible clones of ZX Spectrum: TS2048, TS2068, Pentagon, CZ-2000, TK90X, Didatik, Hobbit, plus many more. If you have a STEM or STEAM event then why not bring the simplicity of Retro Coding to it.
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