Pro Android Flash Games : Developing Flash Game Apps for Android-based Smartphones and Tablets

iPhone does not support Flash in the app store, but don't despair...Android does! In today's mobile marketplace, games are one of the most popular and money making apps out there. And Flash enables some interesting games on Android, for both smartphones and tablets. <br /> <br /> Pro Android Flash Games: Developing Flash Game Apps for Android-based Smartphones and Tablets lets you take your Flash game development skills mobile as you learn the latest in Android development using the Adobe AIR SDK, Flash CS and Flash Builder tools. <br /> <br /> If you've ever dreamed of creating games for the fastest growing mobile operating system, Google Android, then this book is for you.

Whether you've dabbled in ActionScript 3, or worked with Flash Professional or Flash Builder, this book shows you how to create compelling mobile games for Android smartphones and tablets. * Create compelling mobile games that leverage device capabilities such as the accelerometer, gyroscope, and multi-touch. * Design games to work well across multiple screen sizes. * Identify ways to monetize your app through competitive pricing, ads, or in-app purchases. After reading and using this book and its rich code, you come away with the ability to build fun, commercial Flash game apps that can also make you some money, too.

What you'll learn How to develop unique Flash game apps that leverage gestures and device sensory data.

How to design for both smartphone and tablet screen sizes leveraging the same code base.

When and how to use Box2d physics to enhance game play.

How to add multiplayer functionality to your games. How to incorporate in-app purchases. And, how to dentify multiple markets for selling your apps.

Who this book is for This book is for Flash developers who are interested in creating Flash-based games for mobile devices which run the Android platform.

This book is also for Android app developers looking to incorporate Flash as part of their skills set.