This is the code repository for Coding Roblox Games Made Easy, published by Packt.
The Ultimate Guide to Creating Games with Roblox Studio and Lua Programming
Roblox is a massive platform like no other for both playing and creating games. With well over 150 million monthly active users, Roblox stands out because every game that can be played is made by other members of the community. The best part is that anyone can create games for free and even earn considerable sums of money if their games become a success. Furthermore, there is a vast and supportive developer circle that provides excellent opportunities for networking and making new acquaintances in a tight-knit community.
This book covers the following exciting features:
- Delve into an introduction to Roblox development and various aspects such as choosing a developer type
- Understand how to use Roblox Studio and other free resources
- Get to grips with creating your first game with the Roblox Lua programming language
- Focus on The Three Ms - Mechanics, Monetization, and Marketing
- Get hands-on with developing real-world game concepts such as a Battle Royale and Obby game
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All of the code is organized into folders. For example, Chapter03.
The code will look like the following:
local myBool = true
myBool = not myBool
print(myBool)
Following is what you need for this book: This Roblox book is for anyone who is interested in learning how to develop games on the Roblox platform or those already familiar with Roblox who want to explore the best tips, tricks, and Roblox and Lua practices for efficient development..
With the following software and hardware list you can run all code files present in the book (Chapter 1-7).
| Chapter | Software required | OS required |
|---|---|---|
| 1-7 | Roblox Studio | Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux (Any) |
We also provide a PDF file that has color images of the screenshots/diagrams used in this book. Click here to download it.
Zander Brumbaugh an independent Programmer, Project Manager, and Game Designer. The games he has made or contributed to have been played more than 250 million times. Zander works with members of the Roblox community and its DevRel team to promote and support the Roblox platform. He has created popular games like Power Simulator, Munching Masters, Magician Simulator, etc. With the games he has created, he has been able to put himself through college; he currently attends the University of Washington and is part of the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science and Engineering. At the time of writing, Zander is 18 years old.
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