There are several programs out there that make it easy to create games without knowing programming. One of the best I have seen is called Game Maker. Below is a description of the program, and it is great because you can drag and drop most actions, and you can make a decent game without writing much code.

Do you want to develop computer games without spending countless hours learning how to become a programmer? Then you’ve come to the right place. Game Maker allows you to make exciting computer games, without the need to write a single line of code. Making games with Game Maker is a lot of fun.

Using easy to learn drag-and-drop actions, you can create professional looking games within very little time. You can make games with backgrounds, animated graphics, music and sound effects, and even 3D games! And when you’ve become more experienced, there is a built-in programming language, which gives you the full flexibility of creating games with Game Maker. What is best, is the fact that Game Maker can be used free of charge.

The site for Game Maker provides a lot of tutorials and resources and a bunch games with source from already made games to help you get started.

Best thing about Game Maker is that the LITE version is FREE. There is a PRO version, but it is only $20. That is awesome for a program that can put together a game with drag and drop technology.