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VB.NET Game Programming for Beginners: Build Fun 2D Games with Visual Studio 2026 and Windows Forms

VB.NET Game Programming for Beginners: Build Fun 2D Games with Visual Studio 2026 and Windows Forms


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VB.NET Game Programming for Beginners: Build Fun 2D Games with Visual Studio 2026 and Windows Forms
Build Fun 2D Games with Visual Studio 2026 and Windows Forms
Format: Paperback

About the Book

VB.NET Game Programming for Beginners is a practical, project-based guide for students, hobbyists, and aspiring developers who want to learn how to build fun 2D games with VB.NET, Visual Studio 2026, and Windows Forms.

Rather than overwhelming you with theory, this book teaches game programming step by step through clear explanations, hands-on examples, and complete beginner-friendly projects. You will start with the foundations of game development, learn how to work with graphics, images, movement, timers, collision detection, sound, scoring, and game states, and then apply those skills to build real games from scratch.

Inside this book, you will learn how to create a wide range of games, including number guessing games, reaction timer games, catch games, maze games, a space shooter, Snake, Breakout, a platform jump game, a memory matching game, and more. Along the way, you will also learn how to design better interfaces, add levels and progression, save high scores, debug your programs, improve performance, and package your finished games for presentation.

This book is ideal for:

  • beginners learning VB.NET through game projects

  • students who want a more engaging way to learn programming

  • self-learners who enjoy project-based practice

  • teachers and trainers looking for practical game programming examples

By the end of the book, you will not only understand the essentials of 2D game development in VB.NET, but also gain the confidence to build, improve, and present your own playable games.

What you will learn:

  • Set up Visual Studio 2026 for VB.NET game development

  • Understand the fundamentals of game design and event-driven programming

  • Draw shapes, use images and sprites, and control movement

  • Add timers, animation, collision detection, score, lives, and health systems

  • Use randomness, sound effects, menus, and game-over screens

  • Build complete beginner-friendly games step by step

  • Add levels, difficulty progression, save data, and better interfaces

  • Debug, test, polish, and package your finished games

Whether you are learning programming for the first time or exploring game development as a creative coding path, this book will help you turn ideas into playable games in a clear and enjoyable way.

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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9798257760969
  • Publisher: Independently Published
  • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published
  • Height: 229 mm
  • No of Pages: 802
  • Returnable: N
  • Sub Title: Build Fun 2D Games with Visual Studio 2026 and Windows Forms
  • Width: 152 mm
  • ISBN-10: 825776096X
  • Publisher Date: 17 Apr 2026
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Spine Width: 40 mm
  • Weight: 1052 gr

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