Intermediate Game Development and Monetization

Intermediate Game Development and Monetization

This course is part of Unity Android — Build Eight Mobile Games with Unity and C# Specialization

Instructor: Packt - Course Instructors

What you'll learn

Create fully functional mobile games using Unity, incorporating player controllers and game mechanics.
Design and manage intuitive user interfaces to enhance the gaming experience.
Implement effective monetization strategies with Unity Ads.
Build and deploy games for Android platforms.

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Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

Dive into the world of game development with our intermediate course, designed for developers eager to enhance their skills. This course takes you through the entire process of creating a mobile game, from adding backgrounds and boundaries to building a complete, functional game for Android. You’ll learn to create player controllers, manage game mechanics, and design user interfaces that enhance the gaming experience.

In the second phase, you'll focus on more complex game features such as obstacle creation, spawning mechanics, and scoring systems. You’ll also master the art of creating main menus, game-over screens, and functional buttons to provide a seamless user experience. By the end of this phase, you’ll have a fully operational mobile game ready for deployment. The final section of the course is dedicated to monetization strategies using Unity Ads. You’ll learn to set up and display interstitial and rewarded video ads, ensuring you can effectively monetize your game. With practical examples and step-by-step guidance, this course equips you with the tools to create, manage, and profit from your mobile games. Ideal for intermediate developers with a basic understanding of Unity and C#. Some game development experience is recommended but not necessary.

In this module, we will guide you through developing the Dodging Dog mobile game. You'll learn to add backgrounds, create player controllers, implement obstacles, and set up UI elements. Finally, you'll build the game for Android.

What's included

14 videos2 readings

14 videosTotal 112 minutes

Adding Background and Boundaries8 minutesPreview module
Adding the Player6 minutes
Creating the Player Controller8 minutes
Flipping the Player Direction4 minutes
Creating Obstacles9 minutes
Spawning Obstacles8 minutes
Spawning Obstacles Repeatedly4 minutes
Creating the Game Manager9 minutes
Creating the Score System4 minutes
Creating Score UI9 minutes
Creating Game Over Menu7 minutes
Adding Functionalities to the Buttons7 minutes
Creating the Main Menu16 minutes
Building the Game for Android6 minutes

2 readingsTotal 20 minutes

Introduction to the Course 'Intermediate Game Development and Monetization'10 minutes
Full Specialization Resources10 minutes

In this module, we will demonstrate how to create a Food Eater Android game in just 15 minutes. You'll learn rapid game development techniques, enabling you to deploy a simple yet functional game swiftly.

What's included

1 video1 assignment

In this module, we will cover the development of the Line Runner hyper-casual game. You'll learn to set up projects, create player controllers, implement obstacles, and design engaging UI. We'll also delve into special effects like particle effects and camera shake.

What's included

17 videos

17 videosTotal 154 minutes

Setting Up the Project6 minutesPreview module
Creating the Player Controller5 minutes
Creating Obstacles12 minutes
Creating More Obstacles8 minutes
Spawning Obstacles12 minutes
Spawning Obstacles at the Bottom16 minutes
Detecting Collision and Restarting5 minutes
Creating Game Manager7 minutes
Creating Lives Counter4 minutes
Adding Score4 minutes
Designing Gameplay UI9 minutes
Creating the Main Menu8 minutes
Managing Everything When the Game Starts12 minutes
Creating Tap to Start Animation5 minutes
Creating Player Trail Particle Effect13 minutes
Adding Background Particle Effect13 minutes
Camera Shake Effect9 minutes

In this module, we will explore monetization strategies using Unity Ads. You'll learn to set up ads, display interstitial and rewarded video ads, and implement player rewards for watching ads, enhancing user engagement and revenue.