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Every gamer has imagined making their own game. Now, it's time to make that a reality.

Written by developer Mack Hoh-Choi, From Player to Creator walks beginners step-by-step through the entire journey of game development — from a rough idea scribbled on paper to a finished game published online. Using their own real project, \"Prank Your Mom,\" Mack shares the exact process, code, and lessons learned along the way, including behind-the-scenes screenshots of the actual project files.

Inside, students will learn how to:

Brainstorm and scope a game idea without getting overwhelmed
Design a character with real personality and purpose
Build core mechanics — movement, interactions, NPCs, inventory, and UI — in Godot
Debug and playtest like a real developer
Iterate on feedback without losing momentum
Add art, sound, and polish that make a game feel alive
Export and publish a finished game for others to play

A bonus tutorial guides readers through building a complete two-player Pong-style game from scratch, complete with working code. An appendix of common bugs, fixes, and trusted free resources rounds out the guide, along with honest thoughts on using AI responsibly as a creative tool.

Part technical handbook, part personal encouragement, From Player to Creator is for any young person who has ever thought, \"I could make my own game\" — and just needs the roadmap to start.

For: Middle and high school students with basic coding experience
Tool: Godot 4

Includes: 7 chapters, a bonus paddle-game tutorial, troubleshooting appendix, and curated resource list

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Kick off your book project, get started with GhostAI, get better at marketing, or spend the day doing all three! Free live workshops on Zoom. Saturday, June 27, 2026.

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