Learn how to create great games for Android phones Android phones are rapidly gaining market share, nudging theiPhone out of the top spot. Games are the most frequentlydownloaded apps in the Android market, and users are willing to payfor them. Game programming can be challenging, but thisstep-by-step guide explains the process in easily understood terms.A companion Web site offers all the programming examples fordownload.

Presents tricky game programming topics--animation, batteryconservation, touch screen input, and adaptive interface issues--inthe straightforward, easy-to-follow For Dummies fashion

Explains how to avoid pitfalls and create fun games based onbest programming practices for mobile devices

A companion web site includes all programming examples

If you have some programming knowledge, Android GameProgramming For Dummies will have you creating cool games forthe Android platform quickly and easily.