An entirely new approach to learning programming: "AntMe!" is a simple but sophisticated game centered around programming artificial intelligence (AI). It is a great way to learn C# or Visual Basic, discover some of the "magic" of computer games and have lots of fun along the way!

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The hub of activity of all things AntMe! as well as the right place to meet other players. Tips and tricks, solutions to common problems, background information, bonus-downloads, a forum – the AntMe! website has it all and more.

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Ready to get going? Open the "Help" menu and click on "AntMe! Tutorials". The step-by-step quickstart will show you everything you need to know to create your first ant colony. Don't worry: this isn't rocket science and you'll be up and running in no time.

Each player controls an ant colony searching for food in a virtual forest. Just like in real life, the amount of food is limited and there's a bunch of enemies, a.k.a. bugs, constantly on the lookout for their next meal – your ants.

If this doesn't yet sound all that exciting, how about this: the ants' behavior is based on a small program written by the player – i.e. you – before the game starts. Ants can be made to react to events in their environment such as spotting an enemy or discovering food. In the code you determine an ant's reaction to these events: should it attack the enemy or run away? Call other ants for help? What if there are none around?

Clever programming and sophisticated strategies go a long way in helping your ants survive as best they can. After all, they're looking up to you to guide them in their daily lives.