Amazing Turn – Unity Game Template + Admob

Introduction

The Amazing Turn Unity Game Template is a popular and powerful template designed specifically for 2D games that use a turn-based gameplay mechanic. With its ease of use and extensive features, it's no wonder why many game developers choose to use this template as the foundation for their projects.

In this tutorial, we'll take a step-by-step approach to guide you through the process of setting up and integrating AdMob ads into your Amazing Turn Unity Game Template project. AdMob is a popular mobile ad platform that allows you to monetize your game by displaying ads and earning revenue.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the following:

• Unity Hub installed on your computer
• Amazing Turn Unity Game Template downloaded and imported into Unity
• AdMob account created and set up
• Android and/or iOS devices or a simulator to test your game

Step 1: Create an AdMob Account and Set Up Your Ad Unit

1. Go to the AdMob website (https://admob.google.com) and sign up for an account if you don't already have one.
2. Create a new ad unit by clicking on the "Create an Ad Unit" button.
3. Select the ad format you want to use (e.g., banner, interstitial, rewarded video).
4. Fill in the required information, such as your app name, app ID, and ad unit ID.
5. Click "Create" to create the ad unit.

Step 2: Import the AdMob SDK into Your Unity Project

1. In Unity, go to the "Assets" folder and create a new folder called "AdMob".
2. Download the AdMob SDK for Unity from the AdMob website (https://developers.google.com/admob/unity/download).
3. Extract the downloaded SDK to the "AdMob" folder you created in step 1.
4. In the Unity editor, go to "Assets" > "Import Package" and select the "AdMob" folder.
5. Click "Import" to import the AdMob SDK into your project.

Step 3: Configure AdMob in Your Amazing Turn Unity Game Template Project

1. In the Unity editor, go to "Assets" > "Amazing Turn" > "Scripts" and open the "AdMobManager.cs" script.
2. Replace the placeholder values in the script with your actual AdMob ad unit ID and app ID.
3. Update the "AdMobAdUnitID" and "AdMobAppID" variables in the script to match your AdMob ad unit ID and app ID, respectively.
4. Save the script and close the editor.

Step 4: Set Up AdMob Ad Banners

1. In the Unity editor, go to "Assets" > "Amazing Turn" > "UI" and open the "MainMenuUI" scene.
2. Drag and drop a " BannerAd" component from the "AdMob" folder into the scene.
3. Configure the banner ad by setting the "AdMobAdUnitID" and "AdMobAppID" variables to match your AdMob ad unit ID and app ID, respectively.
4. Adjust the banner ad's size, position, and other properties as desired.
5. Save the scene and close the editor.

Step 5: Set Up AdMob Interstitial Ads

1. In the Unity editor, go to "Assets" > "Amazing Turn" > "Scripts" and open the "AdMobManager.cs" script.
2. Update the "ShowInterstitialAd" method to display an interstitial ad when the user completes a level or achieves a certain milestone.
3. Call the "ShowInterstitialAd" method in your game logic script when the user meets the desired criteria.
4. Save the script and close the editor.

Step 6: Test Your AdMob Integration

1. Build and run your game on an Android or iOS device or simulator.
2. Test your ad banners and interstitial ads to ensure they are displaying correctly and functioning as expected.
3. Verify that your ad revenue is tracking correctly by checking your AdMob dashboard.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we've covered the process of setting up and integrating AdMob ads into your Amazing Turn Unity Game Template project. By following these steps, you should be able to successfully add ads to your game and start earning revenue. Remember to test your ad integration thoroughly to ensure everything is working as expected. Happy game development!