--- product_id: 51076253 title: "ZX Spectrum Games Code Club: Twenty fun games to code and learn" price: "€ 25.34" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.fi/products/51076253-zx-spectrum-games-code-club-twenty-fun-games-to-code store_origin: FI region: Finland --- # ZX Spectrum Games Code Club: Twenty fun games to code and learn **Price:** € 25.34 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** ZX Spectrum Games Code Club: Twenty fun games to code and learn - **How much does it cost?** € 25.34 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.fi](https://www.desertcart.fi/products/51076253-zx-spectrum-games-code-club-twenty-fun-games-to-code) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description This retro computing game coding book is ideal for ZX Spectrum fans (aka Timex 2048 / 2068 in USA) and beginners to coding of any age, kids or adults that want to learn or practice coding simple computer games with Sinclair BASIC code. Contains 20 games specifically created for this book, from retro Arcade classics to more wacky game ideas. Ideal for STEM coding activities for kids and adults. Learn to create a simple game loops and to create graphics with binary code using retro computing. Also makes a great nostalgic geek gift for someone interested in Game Design, Retro Game Development or just coding games with BASIC. No special equipment needed! Get coding with ... ZX Spectrum Next computer Original ZX Spectrum 48k or 128k The Spectrum Windows (using free emulators) Mac (using free emulators) Linux (Fuse) Internet browser emulators: using Chrome / FF etc. Chromebook Recreated ZX Spectrum (Android / iOS) Raspberry Pi (Fuse) Tablet: Android / iOS iPad Ideal for Retro Game Devs & Retro Computing fans that want to dust off their ZX Spectrum (Speccy) or an emulator and type in some code, 'old school'. Now Get Coding! In one sitting type in a game, play it and then we will go through it. The book doesn't go over every single line of code, but rather summarises key components and newer sections for each game. This keeps the process fun and engaging . This book covers coding fun arcade games in BASIC. The book has been used at STEM events and kids coding seminars across UK & Europe. Teachers have also used the book for introducing game coding to kids in the classroom. An interactive learning book intended for all ages to enjoy at home and also a great introduction to programming and game design for Code Clubs and STEM events . So type in a retro game and lets have some fun!The game design concepts used are quite light but spark the imagination of the reader. Includes: ZX Breakout, MiniPong Tennis, Astral Invaders, Battleship War, Flappy Bird, Takeaway Ted and many more... Many Emulators to choose from: ZX Spin, Spectaculator, Marvin, Fuse, Speccy, etc. The American version of the ZX Spectrum machine was sold under the name Timex Sinclair. Other compatible clones of ZX Spectrum: TS2048 (Timex Sinclair), TS2068, Baltica, Microdigital TK95, Pentagon, CZ-2000, TK90X, Didatik, Hobbit, Czerweny CZ 2000, Kvorum, HT 3080C plus many more.Plus if you are lucky enough to have backed the new ZX Spectrum Next - then this is ideal for using with this book.If you have a STEM or STEAM event then why not bring the simplicity and geek fun of Retro Coding to it.If you want to encourage a retrogamer or family member to get coding and developing, this could be ideal. Whether you grew up with the Speccy, ,ZX80, ZX81, Amstrad, Atari 8-bit, BBC Micro, Atari or Commodore C64 machines you will still enjoy this nostalgic trip to the 80s.Top - ** Popular Geek Gift For Men ** Tags: retro coding, game programming, coding for beginners, easy coding, learn coding Review: Great book to re-capture the type - in magic - This book is great. If you was around during the 8-bit computing era, either as a kid or an adult you will remember type - in programs. These were printed in monthly magazines and we're fun to enter on rainy, winter days. Now thanks to ZX Spectrum Games Code Book you can experience that feeling again. This book is written clearly with good explanation of the code and features 20 games for you to type in and play on either a emulator or real ZX Spectrum. Recommended reading!! Review: It looks difficult but well explained - I like the intire look but that is not the problem. I brought this book for a freind but he might be in jail or has moved I went to his house a little to late l have let the church down once more I am so sorry miss Harris. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 241,040 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 125 in Programming Languages & Tools 136 in Games Programming | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 162 Reviews | ## Images ![ZX Spectrum Games Code Club: Twenty fun games to code and learn - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71SOGPnG+ML.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book to re-capture the type - in magic *by A***S on 20 December 2015* This book is great. If you was around during the 8-bit computing era, either as a kid or an adult you will remember type - in programs. These were printed in monthly magazines and we're fun to enter on rainy, winter days. Now thanks to ZX Spectrum Games Code Book you can experience that feeling again. This book is written clearly with good explanation of the code and features 20 games for you to type in and play on either a emulator or real ZX Spectrum. Recommended reading!! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It looks difficult but well explained *by M***. on 20 April 2023* I like the intire look but that is not the problem. I brought this book for a freind but he might be in jail or has moved I went to his house a little to late l have let the church down once more I am so sorry miss Harris. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ZX Spectrum Games Code Club. *by A***R on 30 October 2024* Has a few programs for The Spectrum computer. ## Frequently Bought Together - ZX Spectrum Games Code Club: Twenty fun games to code and learn - The Spectrum --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.fi/products/51076253-zx-spectrum-games-code-club-twenty-fun-games-to-code](https://www.desertcart.fi/products/51076253-zx-spectrum-games-code-club-twenty-fun-games-to-code) --- *Product available on Desertcart Finland* *Store origin: FI* *Last updated: 2026-06-23*