ZX Spectrum Games Code Club: Twenty fun games to code and learn
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This retro computing game coding book is ideal for ZX Spectrum fans (aka Timex 2048 / 2068 in USA) and beginners to coding of any age, kids or adults that want to learn or practice coding simple computer games with Sinclair BASIC code. 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 code using retro computing. Also makes a great nostalgic geek gift for someone interested in Game Design, Retro Game Development or just coding games with BASIC. No special equipment needed! Get coding with ... ZX Spectrum Next computer Original ZX Spectrum 48k or 128k The Spectrum Windows (using free emulators) Mac (using free emulators) Linux (Fuse) Internet browser emulators: using Chrome / FF etc. Chromebook Recreated ZX Spectrum (Android / iOS) Raspberry Pi (Fuse) Tablet: Android / iOS iPad Ideal for Retro Game Devs & Retro Computing fans that want to dust off their ZX Spectrum (Speccy) or an emulator and type in some code, 'old school'. Now Get Coding! 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 . This book covers coding fun arcade games in BASIC. The book has been used at STEM events and kids coding seminars across UK & Europe. Teachers have also used the book for introducing game coding to kids in the classroom. An interactive learning book intended for all ages to enjoy at home and also a great introduction to programming and game design for Code Clubs and STEM events . So type in a retro game and lets have some fun!The game design concepts used are quite light but spark the imagination of the reader. Includes: ZX Breakout, MiniPong Tennis, 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 (Timex Sinclair), TS2068, Baltica, Microdigital TK95, Pentagon, CZ-2000, TK90X, Didatik, Hobbit, Czerweny CZ 2000, Kvorum, HT 3080C plus many more.Plus if you are lucky enough to have backed the new ZX Spectrum Next - then this is ideal for using with this book.If you have a STEM or STEAM event then why not bring the simplicity and geek fun of Retro Coding to it.If you want to encourage a retrogamer or family member to get coding and developing, this could be ideal. Whether you grew up with the Speccy, ,ZX80, ZX81, Amstrad, Atari 8-bit, BBC Micro, Atari or Commodore C64 machines you will still enjoy this nostalgic trip to the 80s.Top - ** Popular Geek Gift For Men ** Tags: retro coding, game programming, coding for beginners, easy coding, learn coding Review: Great book to re-capture the type - in magic - This book is great. If you was around during the 8-bit computing era, either as a kid or an adult you will remember type - in programs. These were printed in monthly magazines and we're fun to enter on rainy, winter days. Now thanks to ZX Spectrum Games Code Book you can experience that feeling again. This book is written clearly with good explanation of the code and features 20 games for you to type in and play on either a emulator or real ZX Spectrum. Recommended reading!! Review: It looks difficult but well explained - I like the intire look but that is not the problem. I brought this book for a freind but he might be in jail or has moved I went to his house a little to late l have let the church down once more I am so sorry miss Harris.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 162 Reviews |
A**S
Great book to re-capture the type - in magic
This book is great. If you was around during the 8-bit computing era, either as a kid or an adult you will remember type - in programs. These were printed in monthly magazines and we're fun to enter on rainy, winter days. Now thanks to ZX Spectrum Games Code Book you can experience that feeling again. This book is written clearly with good explanation of the code and features 20 games for you to type in and play on either a emulator or real ZX Spectrum. Recommended reading!!
M**.
It looks difficult but well explained
I like the intire look but that is not the problem. I brought this book for a freind but he might be in jail or has moved I went to his house a little to late l have let the church down once more I am so sorry miss Harris.
A**R
ZX Spectrum Games Code Club.
Has a few programs for The Spectrum computer.
A**S
Perfect for beginner coders
This book is perfect for the beginner programmer. It not only explains how to use the emulator, it also provides a step by step approach to programming, with 20 different example programs to practice with.
D**S
Terrific value ebook.
I got this for my kindle but tempted to buy in paperback too. So far only typed in the first program and, like all basic games, it's decidedly average but the the journey is way more fun than the arrival and not too big a type in to get boring. Would like to think the kids might get some fun out of this too if I can persuade them. As advised by the author, using the 128k mode of my speccy makes it easier to type in, rather than all the specific buttons used on original speccys. A real blast of nostalgia.
D**H
10 PRINT "Danforth is skill "; 20 GO TO 10
Working my way through this book, very happy so far. I dabbled in ZX BASIC when I was little but never really got beyond choose-your-own-adventure type things. Now I'm mastering graphics and arrays - much better :-) What I like is that each program introduces a few new things, which you can generally apply to implementing the suggested extra features at the end of each section; it's nicely structured that way. I'm using an emulator for this, but plan to get the code into my real Spectrum for the full effect! Recommended.
R**B
Beware unless you like debugging code
Found a bug in the noughts and crosses code, if the game is a draw. Contacted author but no response after nearly four months. Beware unless you like debugging code.
B**2
This book is a thing of beauty.
Loving it, nice size nice shiny cover, pages fall open just right. The contains takes me straight back to the time I had a Spectrum, great for any one interesting in programming this is a brilliant first programming language for beginners, as I was back then, and a great selection of games. And a nice gift for Christmas. Well done Mr Plowman.
P**S
Love it
Great book for nostalgia
K**K
Good for going back to the 1980s with the Spectrum!
Well packaged. Prompt delivery. New book as described
A**N
ZX Spectrum nostalgia
Great for those who want to relive their ZX spectrum nostalgia using an emulator (or an actual speccy).
P**S
Great fun for speccy fans!
I love this book! (Please read in an old man voice) It takes me back to typing in game code from magazines and books in the 1980s. All that's missing is the computer to crash before you have chance to save! (emulators are way more stable than the original machines, aren't they?!) Well written, well explained and great fun for any retro-head! (Is it still retro if you were there the first time? Or just .. old?)
Y**.
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