You are interested in video games. You enjoy playing games and are curious to know how games work. You have dreamed about creating your own game for some time but are not sure where to start. If you would like to become a game designer or programmer, but are not yet sure if it is the proper career for you, then this book can help you get started. With practical examples, we teach you how to build your own games. Along the way, you will learn how to design and build a video game. You will be introduced to basic programming principles and you will learn how to make digital drawings. All the steps to build the projects described are explained in detail. You will need to be somewhat comfortable with using a computer, but no expert knowledge is required.