Coding Roblox Games Made Easy: Create, Publish, and Monetize your games on Roblox, 2nd Edition

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Get started with building your first game on the Roblox platform

Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in PDF format.

Key FeaturesBegin coding in Luau: build player avatars, battlefields, game physics, countdown timers and moreLearn tips, tricks, best practices, and advanced Roblox coding techniques to create 3D gamesJoin the book club to discuss queries, provide solutions, and ask Zander for advice on your gamesBook Description

“I read/worked through the book with my kids to build a game together and I highly recommend pre-teens, teens, and tweens to pick this up as their first book to coding games”

-James W. Y III, Technology Integration Specialist at Old Bridge Township Public Schools

“…a must-read, must-practice essential book for anyone getting started with building games on Roblox using Luau programming…”

-Frederic Markus, President, Feerik Games (Ex-Ubisoft, Nintendo, Rockstar, Disney, LucasArts, and Epic Games)

“..includes everything from Roblox Studio menus, the basics of the Luau scripting language, how to tie in real-world (or any world!) physics into your experience of marketing your game as well as some great ideas for where to go next.”

-Jay Sebastian, Computer Scientist and Adjunct Lecturer in AI for Games and Simulation

Roblox isn’t just popular; it’s incredibly popular, featuring more than 54 million active players per day. Any experience imaginable can be created on Roblox.

Coding Roblox Games Made Easy, 2nd Edition, is a go-to guide for anyone at any age looking to get started with building a game on Roblox using Luau programming. In just about 300 pages, you’ll learn the basics of Luau programming, build two end-to-end games, add customizations to finally publish and monetize them.

The bonus chapter 50 Cool Things to do in Roblox’ is a perfect end to your learning journey with information nuggets presented with examples to save your time when coding, animating, building avatars, using Robux and so much more.

Join Zander, 19-year-old Roblox developer and programmer on this game-development journey and bring your ideas to life

What you will learnUse Roblox Studio and other free resourcesLearn coding in Luau: basics, game systems, physics manipulation, etcTest, evaluate, and redesign to create bug-free and engaging gamesUse Roblox programming and rewards to make your first gameMove from lobby to battleground, build avatars, locate weapons to fightCharacter selection, countdown timers, locate escape items, assign rewardsMaster the 3 Ms: Mechanics, Monetization, Marketing (and Metaverse)50 cool things to do in RobloxWho this book is for

This book is for anyone interested in learning the fundamentals of Luau programming and Roblox Studio and needs direction to build and share games.

The book requires no prior knowledge of game development.

Table of ContentsIntroducing Roblox DevelopmentKnowing Your Work EnvironmentIntroduction to LuauRoblox Programming ScenariosCreating an ObbyCreating a Battle Royale GameThe Three Ms50 Cool Things to Do on Roblox

From the Publisher

Learn Luau scripting from scratch, create your own worlds, and explore the logistics of game production and 50 cool things to do on Roblox

This is a step-by-step guide that will teach you everything you need to succeed on Roblox; from scripting, handling game physics, player interactions, and advanced game mechanics to the best practices and management techniques. The book is perfect for first-time coders with worksheets at the end of the chapters to help you test and apply what you learn.

The book includes a link to join a club on Discord to facilitate peer reading and knowledge sharing. I’d love to contribute to your game projects and answer your questions via Ask Me Anything sessions and more. Let’s create games (a lot of them!)

What’s in store: Build your first game on Roblox and invite friends to play Learn to code in Luau from scratch Explore game mechanics, monetization, marketing, and the metaverse! Discover 50 cool things you can do on Roblox Join the book club to read the book with your peers and with me on Discord (link in the book)

Roblox Studio

Learn to navigate the tabs and menus of Roblox Studio, master the core features of the various tools within Studio, and get ready to begin setting up your first experience.

Luau programming

Start from scratch – you won’t need any prior exposure to programming before you get started. We’ll start by covering basic concepts like variables and other universal programming constructs. Within a few chapters, you will be able to create full experiences of your own design on Roblox.

Roblox programming scenarios

Explore Roblox-specific programming, Roblox services, how to manage players, physics manipulation, and other experience features.

Create an Obby

Understand the fundamentals of programming and put your skills to the test by making an  obstacle course game, more commonly called an Obby.

An example of a well-designed Obby stage

Manage players and their data and make systems that add functionality behaviors to your game as a whole, as well as implement engagement techniques to better attract and keep your audience.

Creating a Battle Royale game

Teleport players from a lobby to a battleground where they must find weapons and fight each other, and the last player standing wins the game.

The logistics of game production

Learn the logistics and business skills you need to ensure your Roblox game project progresses successfully from start to finish. Understand topics such as budgeting, time management, development efficiency, and collaboration, all of which are critical for game development projects.

Shops and purchases

Introduce an economy into your game to not only create a new way to engage your players but also make money with in-game purchases.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Packt Publishing; 2nd ed. edition (June 6, 2022)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 302 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1803234679
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1803234670
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.15 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 0.71 x 9.25 inches