I'm halfway through 12 Games of Christmas and Holiday Projects is blowing my mind!
12 Games of Christmas
$102.99
This Game Development book offers Programming and Game Development and Christmas Games and Beginner Coding and Holiday Projects and Educational Coding and Festive Learning and Interactive Games and Coding for Beginners and Creative Programming content that will transform your understanding of Programming. 12 Games of Christmas has been praised by critics and readers alike for its Programming, Game Development, Christmas Games.
The highly acclaimed author brings years of experience to this Game Development work, making it essential reading for anyone interested in Programming or Game Development or Christmas Games or Beginner Coding or Holiday Projects or Educational Coding or Festive Learning or Interactive Games or Coding for Beginners or Creative Programming.
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Average Rating
416
Reviews
446
Pages
3
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4
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Awards
16
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What People Are Saying
The Interactive Games discussion alone is worth the price of admission.
The New York Times
Essential reading for anyone interested in Christmas Games.
Booklist
A brilliant synthesis of Festive Learning and Interactive Games that changes everything.
Publishers Weekly
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Taylor Smith
Avid Reader
★★★★★
I absolutely loved 12 Games of Christmas! It completely changed my perspective on Programming. At first I wasn't sure about Educational Games, but by chapter 3 I was completely hooked. The way the author explains Game Development is so clear and relatable - it's like they're talking directly to you. I've already recommended this to all my friends who are interested in Beginner Coding. What I appreciated most was how the book made Holiday Projects feel so accessible. I'll definitely be rereading this one - there's so much to take in!
January 24, 2026
Jordan Lee
Bibliophile
★★★★★
12 Games of Christmas offers a compelling take on Programming, though not without flaws. While the treatment of Beginner Coding is excellent, I found the sections on Programming less convincing. The author makes some bold claims about Game Development that aren't always fully supported. That said, the book's strengths in discussing Programming more than compensate for any weaknesses. Readers looking for Beginner Coding will find much to appreciate here, even if not every argument lands perfectly. Overall, a valuable addition to the literature on Creative Programming, if not the definitive work.
January 12, 2026
Casey Brown
Library Enthusiast
★★★★☆
Great book about Programming! Highly recommend.Essential reading for anyone into Game Development.Couldn't put it down - finished in one sitting!The best Game Development book I've read this year.Worth every penny - packed with useful insights about Programming.A must-read for Christmas Games enthusiasts.
January 26, 2026
Morgan Taylor
Reading Specialist
★★★★★
12 Games of Christmas offers a compelling take on Programming, though not without flaws. While the treatment of Game Development is excellent, I found the sections on Holiday Projects less convincing. The author makes some bold claims about Educational Games that aren't always fully supported. That said, the book's strengths in discussing Beginner Coding more than compensate for any weaknesses. Readers looking for Programming will find much to appreciate here, even if not every argument lands perfectly. Overall, a valuable addition to the literature on Game Development, if not the definitive work.
January 13, 2026
Jamie Garcia
Book Club Leader
★★★★☆
This work by 12 Games of Christmas represents a significant contribution to the field of Game Development. The author's approach to Programming demonstrates a sophisticated understanding that will benefit both novice and experienced readers alike. Particularly noteworthy is the discussion on Beginner Coding, which provides fresh insights into Interactive Games. The methodological rigor and theoretical framework make this an essential read for anyone interested in Coding for Beginners. While some may argue that Educational Games, the overall quality of the research and presentation is undeniable. This volume will undoubtedly become a standard reference in the field of Creative Programming.
January 21, 2026
Riley Martinez
Literary Analyst
★★★★★
Great book about Programming! Highly recommend.Essential reading for anyone into Game Development.Couldn't put it down - finished in one sitting!The best Game Development book I've read this year.Worth every penny - packed with useful insights about Programming.A must-read for Holiday Projects enthusiasts.
January 15, 2026
Harper Davis
Narrative Explorer
★★★★★
Great book about Programming! Highly recommend.Essential reading for anyone into Game Development.Couldn't put it down - finished in one sitting!The best Game Development book I've read this year.Worth every penny - packed with useful insights about Coding for Beginners.A must-read for Holiday Projects enthusiasts.
January 31, 2026
Quinn Bennett
Fiction Enthusiast
★★★★☆
This work by 12 Games of Christmas represents a significant contribution to the field of Game Development. The author's approach to Programming demonstrates a sophisticated understanding that will benefit both novice and experienced readers alike. Particularly noteworthy is the discussion on Creative Programming, which provides fresh insights into Educational Games. The methodological rigor and theoretical framework make this an essential read for anyone interested in Game Development. While some may argue that Educational Games, the overall quality of the research and presentation is undeniable. This volume will undoubtedly become a standard reference in the field of Educational Coding.
January 15, 2026
Reese Campbell
Poetry Buff
★★★★★
Great book about Programming! Highly recommend.Essential reading for anyone into Game Development.Couldn't put it down - finished in one sitting!The best Game Development book I've read this year.Worth every penny - packed with useful insights about Interactive Games.A must-read for Beginner Coding enthusiasts.
January 12, 2026
Drew Parker
Historical Fiction Aficionado
★★★★☆
Great book about Programming! Highly recommend.Essential reading for anyone into Game Development.Couldn't put it down - finished in one sitting!The best Game Development book I've read this year.Worth every penny - packed with useful insights about Educational Games.A must-read for Educational Games enthusiasts.
January 14, 2026
Elliot Morgan
Sci-Fi Scholar
★★★★☆
This work by 12 Games of Christmas represents a significant contribution to the field of Game Development. The author's approach to Programming demonstrates a sophisticated understanding that will benefit both novice and experienced readers alike. Particularly noteworthy is the discussion on Educational Coding, which provides fresh insights into Beginner Coding. The methodological rigor and theoretical framework make this an essential read for anyone interested in Creative Programming. While some may argue that Programming, the overall quality of the research and presentation is undeniable. This volume will undoubtedly become a standard reference in the field of Game Development.
February 3, 2026
Avery Stone
Fantasy Curator
★★★★★
This work by 12 Games of Christmas represents a significant contribution to the field of Game Development. The author's approach to Programming demonstrates a sophisticated understanding that will benefit both novice and experienced readers alike. Particularly noteworthy is the discussion on Programming, which provides fresh insights into Game Development. The methodological rigor and theoretical framework make this an essential read for anyone interested in Holiday Projects. While some may argue that Educational Games, the overall quality of the research and presentation is undeniable. This volume will undoubtedly become a standard reference in the field of Coding for Beginners.
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Reader Discussions
Alex Johnson
January 31, 2026
Sam Wilson
February 6, 2026
Recommendations for books similar to 12 Games of Christmas in terms of Game Development?
Sam Wilson
February 6, 2026
Have you thought about how Educational Coding relates to Creative Programming? Adds another layer!
Taylor Smith
February 6, 2026
I'm not sure I agree about Creative Programming. To me, it seemed more like Game Development.
Jordan Lee
February 5, 2026
Interesting perspective. I saw Christmas Games differently - more as Programming.
Casey Brown
February 7, 2026
I think the author could have developed Christmas Games more, but overall great.
Morgan Taylor
February 5, 2026
I completely agree! The way the author approaches Coding for Beginners is brilliant.
Taylor Smith
January 30, 2026
Can we talk about how 12 Games of Christmas handles Creative Programming? So Game Development!
Taylor Smith
February 6, 2026
What did you think about Creative Programming? That's what really stayed with me.
Jordan Lee
February 9, 2026
Interesting perspective. I saw Interactive Games differently - more as Interactive Games.
Casey Brown
February 9, 2026
For me, the real strength was Educational Coding, but I see what you mean about Festive Learning.
Morgan Taylor
February 3, 2026
Yes! And don't forget about Holiday Projects - that part was amazing.
Jamie Garcia
February 2, 2026
I'd add that Beginner Coding is also worth considering in this discussion.
Riley Martinez
February 5, 2026
Great point! It reminds me of Interactive Games from another book I read.
Jordan Lee
February 8, 2026
How does 12 Games of Christmas compare to other works about Christmas Games?
Jordan Lee
February 2, 2026
I completely agree! The way the author approaches Game Development is brilliant.
Casey Brown
February 6, 2026
I'd add that Holiday Projects is also worth considering in this discussion.
Morgan Taylor
February 7, 2026
I'm not sure I agree about Game Development. To me, it seemed more like Interactive Games.
Jamie Garcia
February 6, 2026
I think the author could have developed Creative Programming more, but overall great.
Riley Martinez
February 9, 2026
For me, the real strength was Christmas Games, but I see what you mean about Beginner Coding.
Harper Davis
February 2, 2026
What did you think about Programming? That's what really stayed with me.
Quinn Bennett
February 9, 2026
What did you think about Programming? That's what really stayed with me.
Reese Campbell
February 5, 2026
Interesting perspective. I saw Educational Coding differently - more as Holiday Projects.
Casey Brown
January 31, 2026
Book club discussion: 12 Games of Christmas - chapter 4 thoughts?
Casey Brown
February 3, 2026
Interesting perspective. I saw Educational Coding differently - more as Interactive Games.
Morgan Taylor
February 7, 2026
Yes! And don't forget about Holiday Projects - that part was amazing.
Jamie Garcia
February 5, 2026
I completely agree! The way the author approaches Festive Learning is brilliant.
Riley Martinez
February 4, 2026
Interesting perspective. I saw Holiday Projects differently - more as Holiday Projects.
Harper Davis
February 3, 2026
Interesting perspective. I saw Educational Coding differently - more as Holiday Projects.
Quinn Bennett
February 8, 2026
What did you think about Game Development? That's what really stayed with me.
Morgan Taylor
February 1, 2026
Can we talk about how 12 Games of Christmas handles Educational Coding? So Coding for Beginners!
Morgan Taylor
February 9, 2026
I think the author could have developed Festive Learning more, but overall great.
Jamie Garcia
February 8, 2026
For me, the real strength was Coding for Beginners, but I see what you mean about Programming.
Jamie Garcia
February 5, 2026
The Holiday Projects aspect of 12 Games of Christmas is what makes it stand out for me.
Jamie Garcia
February 4, 2026
I'd add that Creative Programming is also worth considering in this discussion.
Riley Martinez
February 6, 2026
I completely agree! The way the author approaches Educational Coding is brilliant.
Riley Martinez
February 6, 2026
Can we talk about how 12 Games of Christmas handles Festive Learning? So Holiday Projects!
Riley Martinez
February 5, 2026
Interesting perspective. I saw Interactive Games differently - more as Interactive Games.
Harper Davis
February 8, 2026
I'd add that Holiday Projects is also worth considering in this discussion.
Quinn Bennett
February 6, 2026
I think the author could have developed Festive Learning more, but overall great.
Reese Campbell
February 5, 2026
I think the author could have developed Festive Learning more, but overall great.
Drew Parker
February 9, 2026
I completely agree! The way the author approaches Programming is brilliant.
Elliot Morgan
February 3, 2026
I'm not sure I agree about Festive Learning. To me, it seemed more like Game Development.
I think the author could have developed Beginner Coding more, but overall great.
I'd add that Programming is also worth considering in this discussion.
What did you think about Programming? That's what really stayed with me.
Have you thought about how Interactive Games relates to Interactive Games? Adds another layer!