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25 Scratch 3 Games for Kids

by Max Wainewright

Book Details

Publisher:No Starch Press
Published:2019-10-29
Pages:129
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

Age Range:4-8

About This Book

Build your own computer games with Scratch 3! Learn how to make fun games with Scratch--a free, beginner-friendly programming language from the MIT Media Lab. Create mazes, road-crossing games, and two-player games that keep score. Colorful pictures and easy-to-follow instructions show you how to add cool animations and sound effects to your games. You'll have hours of fun catching snowflakes, gobbling up tacos, and dodging donuts in space--while learning how to code along the way! Covers Scratc

Our Review

This engaging guide introduces young coders to computer programming through 25 creative game projects using Scratch 3, the free visual programming language developed by MIT. Children will learn fundamental coding concepts while building interactive games like mazes, score-keeping challenges, and animated adventures featuring space donuts and taco-gobbling characters. The step-by-step instructions are clearly illustrated with colorful screenshots that show exactly which code blocks to use and where to place them, making complex programming concepts accessible to beginners. Each project builds practical skills in game design, logic, and problem-solving while keeping the experience fun and rewarding.

What sets this coding book apart is how it transforms abstract programming principles into tangible results that kids can immediately play and share. The projects progress logically from simple animations to more complex two-player games, allowing young programmers to build confidence as they advance. Parents will appreciate how the book naturally develops computational thinking and persistence through engaging challenges that feel more like play than education. For children curious about how games work or eager to create their own digital worlds, this resource provides the perfect balance of structure and creative freedom to spark a lasting interest in computer science.

Themes

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Juvenile Nonfiction