{"product_id":"9781593277956","title":"Invent Your Own Computer Games with Python","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eInvent Your Own Computer Games with Python\u003c\/i\u003e will teach you how to make computer games using the popular Python programming language—even if you've never programmed before!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBegin by building classic games like Hangman, Guess the Number, and Tic-Tac-Toe, and then work your way up to more advanced games, like a text-based treasure hunting game and an animated collision-dodging game with sound effects. Along the way, you'll learn key programming and math concepts that will help you take your game programming to the next level.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn how to:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombine loops, variables, and flow control statements into real working programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose the right data structures for the job, such as lists, dictionaries, and tuples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd graphics and animation to your games with the pygame module\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle keyboard and mouse input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgram simple artificial intelligence so you can play against the computer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse cryptography to convert text messages into secret code\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDebug your programs and find common errors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eAs you work through each game, you'll build a solid foundation in Python and an understanding of computer science fundamentals.\u003cp\u003eWhat new game will you create with the power of Python?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe projects in this book are compatible with Python 3.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Starch Press San Francisco, CA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47050099294448,"sku":"9781593277956","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781593277956_p0.jpg?v=1763810693","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781593277956","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}