Kids Balloon Pop Game with AdMob

Introduction

The Kids Balloon Pop Game is a popular mobile game that has been designed for children aged 4-8 years old. The game is a simple yet engaging way to introduce young kids to the world of mobile gaming. In this tutorial, we will be discussing how to add AdMob ads to the Kids Balloon Pop Game to generate revenue from your game.

What is AdMob?

AdMob is a mobile advertising platform that allows developers to monetize their mobile apps and games. AdMob offers a range of ad formats, including banner ads, interstitial ads, and rewarded videos. By integrating AdMob into your app, you can earn revenue from the ads displayed within your game.

Prerequisites

Before we start, make sure you have the following:

• Android Studio installed on your computer
• A basic understanding of Java programming
• The Kids Balloon Pop Game project file (you can download it from GitHub or create it from scratch)
• An AdMob account set up and a new ad unit created

Step 1: Add AdMob to Your Project

To add AdMob to your project, follow these steps:

1. Open your Android Studio project and navigate to the build.gradle file.
2. Add the following line of code to the dependencies section:

   implementation 'com.google.android.gms:play-services-ads:21.2.0'

3. Click on the Sync Now button to sync your project with the changes.

Step 2: Create an AdMob Ad Unit

To create an AdMob ad unit, follow these steps:

1. Log in to your AdMob account and navigate to the Ad units tab.
2. Click on the New Ad Unit button and select Banner as the ad format.
3. Fill in the required information, such as ad name, ad size, and ad format.
4. Click on the Create Ad Unit button to create the ad unit.

Step 3: Add AdMob Ad Code to Your Game

To add AdMob ad code to your game, follow these steps:

1. Open the main.xml file and add the following code to the RelativeLayout:

   <com.google.android.gms.ads.AdView
   android:id="@+id/adView"
   android:layout_width="wrap_content"
   android:layout_height="wrap_content"
   android:layout_centerHorizontal="true"
   android:layout_alignParentBottom="true"
   ads:adSize="BANNER"
   ads:adUnitId="YOUR_AD_UNIT_ID">
   </com.google.android.gms.ads.AdView>

   Replace YOUR_AD_UNIT_ID with the actual ad unit ID from your AdMob account.

2. Open the GameActivity.java file and add the following code to the onCreate method:

   mAdView = findViewById(R.id.adView);
   AdRequest adRequest = new AdRequest.Builder().build();
   mAdView.loadAd(adRequest);

   This code will load the AdMob ad banner at the bottom of the screen.

Step 4: Show Ads at Appropriate Times

To show ads at appropriate times, you can use the following code:

if (/* user has reached a certain level or milestone */) {
    mAdView.loadAd(new AdRequest.Builder().build());
}

This code will show the ad banner when the user reaches a certain level or milestone in the game.

Step 5: Test Your Admob Integration

To test your AdMob integration, follow these steps:

1. Run your game on a physical device or emulator.
2. Check if the AdMob ad banner is displayed correctly.
3. Check if the ad is being loaded and displayed correctly.
4. Test different scenarios, such as rotating the screen or changing the language, to ensure that the ad is displayed correctly in all situations.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have learned how to add AdMob ads to the Kids Balloon Pop Game. By following these steps, you can monetize your game and earn revenue from the ads displayed within it. Remember to test your AdMob integration thoroughly to ensure that it is working correctly.