12 Games of Christmas
Book Details
  • ISBN: 9798276122649
  • Published: November 20, 2025
  • Categories: Game Development Programming Beginner Coding Holiday Projects Educational Games
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12 Games of Christmas

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About This Book

12 Games of Christmas is a groundbreaking exploration of Programming that has captivated readers worldwide. With 567+ copies sold, this masterpiece offers innovative insights into Programming.

Why You'll Love It

  • Comprehensive coverage of Programming
  • 5 chapters packed with real-world examples
  • Perfect for beginners and experts alike
  • Includes interactive exercises

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Reader Reviews

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Based on 12 reviews

5 stars (89%)
4 stars (16%)
3 stars (9%)
1-2 stars (1%)
James Rodriguez
James Rodriguez
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

November 28, 2025

Fantastic book! Clear, concise, and packed with useful information about Creative Programming. Highly recommended!

Emily Miller
Emily Miller
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

November 29, 2025

Fantastic book! Clear, concise, and packed with useful information about Creative Programming. Highly recommended!

James Jones
James Jones
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

October 2, 2025

12 Games of Christmas is a comprehensive exploration of Programming that manages to be both accessible to newcomers and valuable to experts. The book is divided into 7 sections, each building thoughtfully on the last. Part 4's discussion of Creative Programming is particularly strong, with clear examples and practical applications. The diagrams and illustrations throughout help clarify complex ideas, and the chapter summaries are excellent for review. My only minor critique is that some examples felt dated, but this doesn't detract from the overall quality. This will undoubtedly become a standard reference in the field.

Jennifer Jones
Jennifer Jones
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

September 11, 2025

While 12 Games of Christmas makes several valuable points about Creative Programming, I found some aspects problematic. The author's treatment of Coding for Beginners seems oversimplified, particularly when compared to Educational Coding. That said, the sections on Interactive Games are genuinely insightful and make the book worth reading despite its flaws. With some refinement in Festive Learning, this could be a truly outstanding work.

Sarah Wilson
Sarah Wilson
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

September 1, 2025

I'll be honest, I wasn't sure what to expect with 12 Games of Christmas, but wow! It completely blew me away. The way the author explains Christmas Games made everything click for me. I've been struggling with Coding for Beginners for years, and this book gave me the tools I needed. My favorite part was when they talked about Coding for Beginners - it reminded me so much of my own experience with Holiday Projects. I've already recommended it to all my friends!

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Community Discussions

Lisa Brown
Discussion about Coding for Beginners in 12 Games of Christmas

Posted by Lisa Brown on January 20, 2026

Discussion: What did everyone think of the author's treatment of Beginner Coding? I found it more accessible compared to other works in the field.

Sarah Rodriguez

Sarah Rodriguez February 6, 2026

To add to this, I found similar examples which seems to support your point.

Jessica Brown

Jessica Brown February 6, 2026

To add to this, I found similar examples which seems to support your point.

James Miller

James Miller January 28, 2026

This reminds me of a similar condept from somewhere.

James Rodriguez
Discussion about Programming in 12 Games of Christmas

Posted by James Rodriguez on February 4, 2026

I've been applying the principles from 12 Games of Christmas to my work in Programming and seeing amazing results! Specifically, the part about Educational Coding has been transformative.

Michael Williams

Michael Williams February 6, 2026

This reminds me of a similar condept from somewhere.

Thomas Brown

Thomas Brown February 10, 2026

To add to this, I found similar examples which seems to support your point.

Thomas Rodriguez

Thomas Rodriguez February 10, 2026

To add to this, I found similar examples which seems to support your point.

Sarah Davis

Sarah Davis February 6, 2026

This reminds me of a similar condept from somewhere.

Robert Brown
Discussion about Interactive Games in 12 Games of Christmas

Posted by Robert Brown on February 6, 2026

I've been applying the principles from 12 Games of Christmas to my work in Programming and seeing amazing results! Specifically, the part about Holiday Projects has been transformative.

Emily Davis

Emily Davis February 6, 2026

Could you elaborate on what you mean by this? I'm not sure I follow.

Robert Garcia

Robert Garcia February 1, 2026

I completely agree! This was my experience as well.

Robert Jones

Robert Jones February 1, 2026

This reminds me of a similar condept from somewhere.

Robert Williams

Robert Williams February 8, 2026

This reminds me of a similar condept from somewhere.

Emily Wilson

Emily Wilson February 4, 2026

Could you elaborate on what you mean by this? I'm not sure I follow.

Michael Wilson
Discussion about Coding for Beginners in 12 Games of Christmas

Posted by Michael Wilson on January 12, 2026

I've been applying the principles from 12 Games of Christmas to my work in Programming and seeing amazing results! Specifically, the part about Creative Programming has been transformative.

David Davis

David Davis February 1, 2026

I completely agree! This was my experience as well.

Emily Davis

Emily Davis February 5, 2026

I completely agree! This was my experience as well.

Lisa Davis

Lisa Davis February 1, 2026

Interesting perspective. I hadn't considered that angle before.

Jennifer Miller
Discussion about Programming in 12 Games of Christmas

Posted by Jennifer Miller on February 10, 2026

Can someone help me understand Programming from chapter 6? I'm struggling to see how it connects to Creative Programming.

Jessica Davis

Jessica Davis February 7, 2026

Interesting perspective. I hadn't considered that angle before.

Emily Garcia

Emily Garcia February 10, 2026

Could you elaborate on what you mean by this? I'm not sure I follow.