Editor: We've often been asked if we had Java tutorials that teach game building - we do now! Kid Games With Java (Table of Contents) uses Java GUI (graphic user interface) programming concepts while providing detailed step-by-step instructions for building many fun games. The tutorial is appropriate for both kids and adults. The games built are non-violent and teach logical thinking skills. To grasp the concepts presented in KID GAMES WITH JAVA, you should have experience with building Java projects and be acquainted with using the Swing control library. Our tutorial LEARN JAVA (GUI APPLICATIONS) will help you gain this needed Exposure.
KID GAMES WITH JAVA explains (in simple, easy-to-follow terms) how to build a Java game project. Students learn about project design, the Java Swing controls, many elements of the Java language, and how to distribute finished projects. Game skills learned include handling multiple players, scoring, graphics, animation, and sounds. The game projects built include, in increasing complexity (Game Screen Shots):
Safecracker - Decipher a secret combination using clues from the computer.
Tic Tac Toe – The classic game – one of the first programmed by Bill Gates!
Match Game – Find matching pairs of hidden photos – use your own photos!
Pizza Delivery – A business simulation where you manage a small pizza shop for a night.
Moon Landing – Land a module on the surface of the moon.
Leap Frog – A fun arcade game where you get a frog through traffic and across a raging river.
