Asteroids – Unity Retro Game With AdMob Ads

Introduction

Are you looking to create a retro-style asteroid game with AdMob ads in Unity? Look no further! In this tutorial, we will walk you through the process of setting up and integrating AdMob ads into the popular Asteroids game in Unity.

Asteroids is a classic arcade game that was first released in 1979. It has been a beloved game for decades, and its retro-style graphics and gameplay are still enjoyable today. Adding AdMob ads to the game is a great way to monetize your project and generate revenue.

What you will need

• Unity Hub (latest version)
• Asteroids Unity Package (download from the Unity Asset Store)
• AdMob account (sign up for a free account)
• Android Studio or Xcode (depending on the platform you want to publish to)

Setting up AdMob

1. Go to the AdMob website and sign in to your account.
2. Click on the "New Ad Unit" button and select the type of ad you want to use (e.g. interstitial, rewarded video, banner).
3. Choose the platform you want to target (e.g. Android, iOS).
4. Enter a name for your ad unit and set up the ad settings as desired.
5. Click on the "Create Ad Unit" button to create the ad unit.

Adding AdMob to the Asteroids Game

1. Open the Asteroids Unity package and create a new scene by clicking on "File" > "New" > "Scene".
2. Add the AdMob SDK to your project by dragging and dropping the AdMob plugin into the "Assets" folder.
3. In the Unity editor, click on "Window" > "AdMob" to open the AdMob window.
4. Select the ad unit you created in the AdMob window and set up the ad settings as desired.
5. To display the ad, you can use the AdMob plugin's methods to load and display the ad.

Displaying Ads in the Game

To display ads in the game, you can use the following methods:

1. LoadAd(): This method loads an ad into the game and makes it ready to be displayed.
2. ShowAd(): This method displays the loaded ad to the user.
3. HideAd(): This method hides the displayed ad.

Here is an example of how to display an ad in the game:

using UnityEngine;
using AdMob;

public class AdController : MonoBehaviour
{
    private AdMobPlugin plugin;

    void Start()
    {
        plugin = GetComponent<AdMobPlugin>();
    }

    void LoadAd()
    {
        plugin.LoadAd(AdType.INTERSTITIAL);
    }

    void ShowAd()
    {
        plugin.ShowAd();
    }

    void HideAd()
    {
        plugin.HideAd();
    }
}

In this example, the AdController script is used to load and display ads in the game. The LoadAd() method is called when the user enters the game, and the ShowAd() method is called when the user reaches a certain point in the game. The HideAd() method is called when the user quits the game.

Adding Ads to the Game UI

To display ads in the game UI, you can use Unity's UI system to create a canvas and add an ad display object to it.

Here is an example of how to add an ad display object to the game UI:

using UnityEngine;
using UnityEngine.UI;

public class AdDisplay : MonoBehaviour
{
    public AdMobPlugin plugin;
    public Canvas canvas;
    public AdDisplayObject adDisplayObject;

    void Start()
    {
        plugin = GetComponent<AdMobPlugin>();
        canvas = GetComponent<Canvas>();
        adDisplayObject = GetComponent<AdDisplayObject>();
    }

    void LoadAd()
    {
        plugin.LoadAd(AdType.INTERSTITIAL);
        adDisplayObject.gameObject.SetActive(true);
    }

    void ShowAd()
    {
        plugin.ShowAd();
        adDisplayObject.gameObject.SetActive(true);
    }

    void HideAd()
    {
        plugin.HideAd();
        adDisplayObject.gameObject.SetActive(false);
    }
}

In this example, the AdDisplay script is used to display ads in the game UI. The LoadAd() method is called when the user enters the game, and the ShowAd() method is called when the user reaches a certain point in the game. The HideAd() method is called when the user quits the game.

Publishing the Game

To publish the game to the app stores, you will need to set up the game for release. This includes setting up the game's icon, loading screens, and other graphics.

Here are the steps to publish the game to the Google Play Store:

1. Go to the Google Play Console and log in to your account.
2. Click on the "Create Application" button to create a new app.
3. Fill out the app's metadata, such as the app's name, description, and keywords.
4. Upload the game's icon and other graphics.
5. Set up the game's store listing, including the game's title, description, and screenshots.
6. Set up the game's pricing and distribution.
7. Click on the "Publish" button to publish the game.

Here are the steps to publish the game to the Apple App Store:

1. Go to the App Store Connect portal and log in to your account.
2. Click on the "Create App" button to create a new app.
3. Fill out the app's metadata, such as the app's name, description, and keywords.
4. Upload the game's icon and other graphics.
5. Set up the game's store listing, including the game's title, description, and screenshots.
6. Set up the game's pricing and distribution.
7. Click on the "Submit for Review" button to submit the game for review.

That's it! With these steps, you should be able to create a retro-style asteroid game with AdMob ads in Unity. Good luck with your project!