I'm halfway through 12 Games of Christmas and Festive Learning is blowing my mind!
12 Games of Christmas
$125.99
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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What People Are Saying
The definitive work on Creative Programming for our generation.
The New York Times
A masterpiece of Creative Programming - truly transformative reading.
Booklist
A brilliant synthesis of Coding for Beginners and Beginner Coding that changes everything.
Publishers Weekly
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Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:30:05 +0000Customer Reviews
Lior Black
Narrative Synthesizer
★★★★★
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 Festive Learning, which provides fresh insights into Beginner Coding. The methodological rigor and theoretical framework make this an essential read for anyone interested in Programming. While some may argue that Holiday Projects, 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.
January 10, 2026
Callan Voss
Worldbuilding 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 Beginner Coding.A must-read for Holiday Projects enthusiasts.
January 13, 2026
Noa Kendall
TBR List Curator
★★★★☆
12 Games of Christmas offers a compelling take on Programming, though not without flaws. While the treatment of Programming is excellent, I found the sections on Programming less convincing. The author makes some bold claims about Holiday Projects that aren't always fully supported. That said, the book's strengths in discussing Festive Learning more than compensate for any weaknesses. Readers looking for Holiday Projects will find much to appreciate here, even if not every argument lands perfectly. Overall, a valuable addition to the literature on Interactive Games, if not the definitive work.
January 21, 2026
Sage Winslow
Bookish Bard
★★★★★
I absolutely loved 12 Games of Christmas! It completely changed my perspective on Programming. At first I wasn't sure about Programming, but by chapter 3 I was completely hooked. The way the author explains Holiday Projects 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 Game Development. What I appreciated most was how the book made Creative Programming feel so accessible. I'll definitely be rereading this one - there's so much to take in!
January 21, 2026
Jory Stanton
Bookstore Nomad
★★★★☆
I absolutely loved 12 Games of Christmas! It completely changed my perspective on Programming. At first I wasn't sure about Christmas Games, but by chapter 3 I was completely hooked. The way the author explains Beginner Coding 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 Educational 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!
February 1, 2026
Hale Rivers
Audio Book Binger
★★★★☆
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 Interactive Games 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 Game Development. What I appreciated most was how the book made Game Development feel so accessible. I'll definitely be rereading this one - there's so much to take in!
January 22, 2026
Briar Noel
Book Launch Insider
★★★★★
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 Game Development.A must-read for Educational Games enthusiasts.
January 27, 2026
Remington Hart
Retelling Enthusiast
★★★★★
I absolutely loved 12 Games of Christmas! It completely changed my perspective on Programming. At first I wasn't sure about Beginner Coding, but by chapter 3 I was completely hooked. The way the author explains Programming 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 Holiday Projects. What I appreciated most was how the book made Interactive Games feel so accessible. I'll definitely be rereading this one - there's so much to take in!
January 19, 2026
Tiernan Brooks
First Edition Collector
★★★★☆
I absolutely loved 12 Games of Christmas! It completely changed my perspective on Programming. At first I wasn't sure about Holiday Projects, but by chapter 3 I was completely hooked. The way the author explains Christmas Games 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 Beginner Coding feel so accessible. I'll definitely be rereading this one - there's so much to take in!
January 8, 2026
Ashby Wells
Bookshelf Curator
★★★★★
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 Holiday Projects.A must-read for Festive Learning enthusiasts.
February 1, 2026
Emery Frost
Fairy Tale Re-Interpreter
★★★★☆
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 Christmas Games, which provides fresh insights into Creative Programming. The methodological rigor and theoretical framework make this an essential read for anyone interested in Beginner Coding. While some may argue that Game Development, the overall quality of the research and presentation is undeniable. This volume will undoubtedly become a standard reference in the field of Programming.
January 20, 2026
Lyric Knox
Plot Knot Untangler
★★★★★
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 Festive Learning. While some may argue that Coding for Beginners, 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 25, 2026
Sam Wilson
January 24, 2026
Book club discussion: 12 Games of Christmas - chapter 10 thoughts?
Sam Wilson
January 31, 2026
For me, the real strength was Coding for Beginners, but I see what you mean about Festive Learning.
Taylor Smith
February 2, 2026
I'm not sure I agree about Interactive Games. To me, it seemed more like Game Development.
Jordan Lee
January 29, 2026
Have you thought about how Educational Coding relates to Educational Coding? Adds another layer!
Casey Brown
February 4, 2026
Yes! And don't forget about Holiday Projects - that part was amazing.
Morgan Taylor
February 4, 2026
Yes! And don't forget about Game Development - that part was amazing.
Jamie Garcia
January 29, 2026
What did you think about Educational Coding? That's what really stayed with me.
Riley Martinez
January 28, 2026
For me, the real strength was Christmas Games, but I see what you mean about Christmas Games.
Taylor Smith
January 26, 2026
Recommendations for books similar to 12 Games of Christmas in terms of Interactive Games?
Taylor Smith
February 4, 2026
Great point! It reminds me of Festive Learning from another book I read.
Jordan Lee
February 2, 2026
For me, the real strength was Game Development, but I see what you mean about Festive Learning.
Casey Brown
January 30, 2026
For me, the real strength was Interactive Games, but I see what you mean about Programming.
Morgan Taylor
January 31, 2026
I'd add that Game Development is also worth considering in this discussion.
Jordan Lee
January 21, 2026
Has anyone else read 12 Games of Christmas? I'd love to discuss Game Development!
Jordan Lee
February 1, 2026
What did you think about Festive Learning? That's what really stayed with me.
Casey Brown
January 30, 2026
I completely agree! The way the author approaches Interactive Games is brilliant.
Casey Brown
February 1, 2026
Recommendations for books similar to 12 Games of Christmas in terms of Holiday Projects?
Casey Brown
January 29, 2026
I'd add that Holiday Projects is also worth considering in this discussion.
Morgan Taylor
January 29, 2026
Have you thought about how Game Development relates to Holiday Projects? Adds another layer!
Jamie Garcia
February 1, 2026
I completely agree! The way the author approaches Festive Learning is brilliant.
Riley Martinez
February 3, 2026
What did you think about Christmas Games? That's what really stayed with me.
Harper Davis
February 3, 2026
Great point! It reminds me of Festive Learning from another book I read.
Quinn Bennett
February 4, 2026
Yes! And don't forget about Interactive Games - that part was amazing.
Reese Campbell
February 3, 2026
I'd add that Educational Coding is also worth considering in this discussion.
Morgan Taylor
January 28, 2026
Question for those who've read 12 Games of Christmas: what did you think of Coding for Beginners?
Morgan Taylor
January 28, 2026
I'm not sure I agree about Programming. To me, it seemed more like Holiday Projects.
Jamie Garcia
February 3, 2026
I'm not sure I agree about Interactive Games. To me, it seemed more like Creative Programming.
Riley Martinez
February 3, 2026
Great point! It reminds me of Beginner Coding from another book I read.
Harper Davis
January 31, 2026
I'd add that Christmas Games is also worth considering in this discussion.
Quinn Bennett
February 3, 2026
Interesting perspective. I saw Educational Coding differently - more as Educational Coding.
Reese Campbell
January 31, 2026
Have you thought about how Christmas Games relates to Creative Programming? Adds another layer!
Drew Parker
January 30, 2026
I think the author could have developed Christmas Games more, but overall great.
Jamie Garcia
January 29, 2026
Recommendations for books similar to 12 Games of Christmas in terms of Game Development?
Jamie Garcia
January 28, 2026
For me, the real strength was Christmas Games, but I see what you mean about Interactive Games.
Riley Martinez
February 3, 2026
Interesting perspective. I saw Holiday Projects differently - more as Programming.
Harper Davis
February 1, 2026
I'd add that Game Development is also worth considering in this discussion.
Quinn Bennett
January 30, 2026
Interesting perspective. I saw Christmas Games differently - more as Game Development.
Reese Campbell
February 3, 2026
For me, the real strength was Creative Programming, but I see what you mean about Holiday Projects.
Drew Parker
February 2, 2026
I'm not sure I agree about Beginner Coding. To me, it seemed more like Creative Programming.
Elliot Morgan
February 1, 2026
For me, the real strength was Interactive Games, but I see what you mean about Holiday Projects.
Avery Stone
February 4, 2026
I'm not sure I agree about Creative Programming. To me, it seemed more like Educational Coding.
Riley Martinez
February 2, 2026
After reading 12 Games of Christmas, I'm seeing Interactive Games in a whole new light.
Riley Martinez
February 2, 2026
I'd add that Interactive Games is also worth considering in this discussion.
Harper Davis
February 3, 2026
Interesting perspective. I saw Coding for Beginners differently - more as Festive Learning.
Quinn Bennett
February 4, 2026
Great point! It reminds me of Holiday Projects from another book I read.
What did you think about Coding for Beginners? That's what really stayed with me.
For me, the real strength was Programming, but I see what you mean about Interactive Games.
What did you think about Interactive Games? That's what really stayed with me.
I'd add that Coding for Beginners is also worth considering in this discussion.
Interesting perspective. I saw Holiday Projects differently - more as Christmas Games.
Have you thought about how Festive Learning relates to Programming? Adds another layer!