ABC KIDS BUILDBOX PROJECT WITH ADMOB

Introduction

Welcome to the ABC KIDS BuildBox Project with AdMob Tutorial! In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to integrate AdMob ads into your ABC KIDS BuildBox project, a popular game development tool for creating 2D games. AdMob is a popular mobile ad mediation platform that helps you earn revenue from your app or game by displaying ads. By following this tutorial, you will learn how to set up AdMob ads in your BuildBox project and monetize your game.

Prerequisites

Before starting this tutorial, make sure you have:

1. ABC KIDS BuildBox installed on your computer.
2. AdMob account created.
3. Basic knowledge of XML and JavaScript.

Step 1: Set up AdMob Account and Ad Unit

1. Create an AdMob account or log in if you already have one.
2. Create a new ad unit by clicking on "Apps" > "New app" > "Add to AdMob".
3. Fill in the required information, such as app name, package name, and ad format.
4. Click "Create ad unit" to create a new ad unit.

Step 2: Set up AdMob in BuildBox

1. Open your BuildBox project and create a new scene or select an existing one.
2. Go to the "Scene" menu and click on "Scene settings" > "XML".
3. In the XML file, add the following code inside the <scene> tag:

   <admob-ad android:id="@+id/admob_ad" 
          android:layout_width="wrap_content" 
          android:layout_height="wrap_content" 
          android:layout_gravity="center" 
          android:background="@drawable/admob_background"
          admob:adunitid="YOUR_AD_UNIT_ID" 
          admob:adformat="BANNER" 
          admob:adorientation="HORIZONTAL" />

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

Step 3: Add AdMob Java Script

1. Go to the "Scene" menu and click on "Scene settings" > "JavaScript".
2. In the JavaScript file, add the following code:

   
   // Load the AdMob library
   (function() {
   var s = document.createElement('script');
   s.type = 'text/javascript';
   s.src = 'https://PAGE_PATH_TO_ADMOB_LIBRARY';
   document.head.appendChild(s);
   })();

// Initialize the AdMob ad function initAd() { var adView = document.getElementById('admob_ad'); if (adView) { adView.addEventListener('onAdLoaded', onAdLoaded); adView.addEventListener('onAdFailedToLoad', onAdFailedToLoad); adView.addEventListener('onAdOpened', onAdOpened); adView.addEventListener('onAdLeftApplication', onAdLeftApplication); } }

// AdMob ad loading event function onAdLoaded() { console.log('Ad loaded'); }

// AdMob ad loading failed event function onAdFailedToLoad(error) { console.log('Ad failed to load: ' + error); }

// AdMob ad opened event function onAdOpened() { console.log('Ad opened'); }

// AdMob ad left application event function onAdLeftApplication() { console.log('Ad left application'); }

Replace `PAGE_PATH_TO_ADMOB_LIBRARY` with the actual path to the AdMob library.

**Step 4: Add AdMob Ad to Scene**

1. Go back to the BuildBox scene and drag the AdMob ad to the desired location.
2. Resize the ad to your desired size.

**Step 5: Test the AdMob Ad**

1. Run your BuildBox project on a mobile device or emulator.
2. Ensure that the AdMob ad is displayed correctly.
3. Test the ad by clicking on it or rotating the device.

**Step 6: Monitor AdMob Ad Performance**

1. Log in to your AdMob account and navigate to the "Monetize" tab.
2. Click on "Ads" and select your app.
3. View ad performance metrics, such as impressions, clicks, and earnings.

That's it! You have successfully integrated AdMob ads into your ABC KIDS BuildBox project. By following these steps, you can now monetize your game and earn revenue from AdMob ads.