12 Games of Christmas

By Kenwright

Discover coding joy with 12 Games of Christmas: create fun Christmas-themed games and learn programming step by step.

Pages: 312
Publication: 20 November 2025
Language: English
ISBN: 9798276122649

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12 Games of Christmas is a beginner-friendly guide to programming through the joy of holiday-themed projects. Each chapter walks you through building a simple Christmas-inspired game, from puzzles and quizzes to interactive festive challenges. With clear explanations and hands-on examples, the book makes coding accessible and fun, turning the holiday season into a creative learning experience. Ideal for students, hobbyists, or anyone curious about coding, it blends festive cheer with practical programming skills.

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