PHP Games

Actually, a better alternative of Java would be Flash, although it's not compatible with Linux.

Flash is a lot easier to program than Java, and it's more lightweight.

You don't need to buy anything to use java. And flash IS compatible with linux!

Well normally you can design how the game will be like and depending on it will be how others will be able to interact with it. I don't think there is only a one way in creating a game for php, its more of your own creativity and the controls available. But i'm sure php isn't for making games as in graphical games but more text based games like neopets. So along with the PHP you may have to learn some SQL as well. Since you would want your players information stored somewhere. Just trying learning the basics first then continue onward.

You should probably start with W3Schools:

http://www.w3schools.com/PHP/DEfaULT.asP

I myself have just started learning some php, it will take time to learn a lot of these things but its nice to start and take your time. Make sure you understand things and not skip over things you do not understand else you will never learn. :3

Isn't php games and php the same. I mean like to make php games you have php in your brain. You also need to know game graphics.