{"product_id":"getting-started-with-playcanvas-cleveland-steuber-9798176080209","title":"Getting Started with Playcanvas: A Beginner's Guide to Creating Interactive Browser Games by Building a 2D Platformer, a First-Person Maze Adventure,","description":"You open PlayCanvas, look at the empty 3D screen, and immediately wonder where to start.\u003cbr\u003eIf you feel stuck, you are not alone. Most beginners get lost in confusing editor menus, struggle with rigid scripts, and waste hours watching random tutorials that leave out key steps. Trying to build a browser game should be fun, not frustrating.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGetting Started with PlayCanvas\u003c\/b\u003e is your shortcut to making real games without the headache.\u003cbr\u003eInstead of reading boring technical theory, you will learn by building three complete games step by step: \u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA classic 2D Platformer: \u003c\/b\u003e Learn the basics of scene setup, sprite movement, and jump physics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA First-Person Maze Adventure: \u003c\/b\u003e Master camera controls, lighting, and interactive triggers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA fast-paced 3D Endless Runner: \u003c\/b\u003e Build procedural tracks, smooth camera lag, and high-score systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003eInside this guide, you will discover how to: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNavigate the Editor easily: \u003c\/b\u003e Know exactly where every tool, inspector panel, and asset setting is located.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWrite clear game code: \u003c\/b\u003e Learn simple JavaScript patterns for player movement, collision triggers, and score tracking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eImport assets without errors: \u003c\/b\u003e Bring in 3D models, textures, and sounds smoothly without broken materials or missing textures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOptimize game performance: \u003c\/b\u003e Keep your games running at a smooth 60 FPS on both desktop screens and mobile phones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePublish with one click: \u003c\/b\u003e Share your playable game link with friends instantly on the web.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eThis book is packed with practical tips that save time and prevent annoying coding errors. Every chapter includes clear step-by-step instructions, helpful editor screenshots, code examples, and quick checklists to keep you on the right path.\u003cbr\u003eWritten by an experienced web game developer, every method in this guide has been tested so you avoid common beginner mistakes. Think of this book as a knowledgeable friend sitting next to you, showing you the exact buttons to click.\u003cbr\u003eDon't wait to start building your games the right way. Your ideas deserve to be played.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eScroll up and get your copy today!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Cleveland Steuber\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798176080209\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/21\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 404\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.52lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.83d","brand":"Cleveland Steuber","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":50780100428031,"sku":"9798176080209","price":39.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/getting-started-with-playcanvas-cleveland-steuber-9798176080209","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}