Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- Part I: Java for beginners -- Getting started with Java -- Java programming essentials -- Creating your first Java game -- Part II: Java game programming -- Vector-based graphics -- Bitmap-based graphics -- Simple sprites -- Sprite animation -- Keyboard and mouse input -- Sound effects and music -- Timing and the game loop -- Part III: The galactic war project -- Galactic war: from vectors to bitmaps -- Galactic war: sprites and collision boxes -- Galactic war: squashed by space rocks -- Galactic war: entity management -- Galactic war: finishing the game -- Galactic war: web deployment -- Appendix: Chapter quiz answers.