Wanting to make PHP script games...where to start?

I am wanting to make php script games like mafia wars, pimpwars, etc. I don't want a mafia or pimp game...I am just saying I want to make something similar. By similar I mean the basics such as multiplayer online game, paid options, etc. Anyway, are there any books you guys would suggest for me to accomplish this? I am prepared to do a lot of reading + trial & error...I just want some guidance of where to start. Thanks in advance.

 

Are you a good php programmer ?
Then you can study it much more easily.

 

I haven't learned any PHP that is why I am asking for some book suggestions

 

So you have to first start with it.
Use :
http://www.w3schools.com/

for a good start

 

Try learning PHP first. w3schools is a great place to start. I learned PHP in about a week and got really better by using it just to make some random scripts.

You can download open source scripts and read through them and see how they work. Taking a script apart is also a great way to learn fast.

 

Thanks all. I will definitely check out the resources posted.