DesertHunter – Android Game with AdMob

Introduction to DesertHunter - Android Game with AdMob

Welcome to the tutorial on how to use the DesertHunter Android game with AdMob. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of integrating AdMob into your DesertHunter game, allowing you to monetize your game with ads and increase your revenue.

DesertHunter is a popular Android game where you play as a desert hunter, navigating through treacherous terrain, collecting resources, and battling fierce enemies. With AdMob, you can display ads in your game, providing a revenue stream and helping to offset the costs of game development.

In this tutorial, we will cover the following topics:

1. Setting up AdMob and creating a new ad unit
2. Adding AdMob to your DesertHunter game
3. Implementing AdMob ad views in your game
4. Testing and troubleshooting AdMob ads
5. Optimizing AdMob ads for maximum revenue

By the end of this tutorial, you will have successfully integrated AdMob into your DesertHunter game and be ready to start monetizing your game.

Step 1: Setting up AdMob and creating a new ad unit

To get started, you need to set up an AdMob account and create a new ad unit. Follow these steps:

1. Go to the AdMob website (https://admob.google.com/) and sign in with your Google account.
2. Click on the "Create a new app" button and enter your app's details, including the app name, package name, and app store URL.
3. Select "Android" as the platform and "DesertHunter" as the app name.
4. Click on the "Create" button to create the app.
5. In the AdMob dashboard, click on the "Apps" tab and select the "DesertHunter" app.
6. Click on the "Monetize" tab and select "AdMob ads" as the ad network.
7. Click on the "Create ad unit" button and select "Banner" as the ad format.
8. Choose the ad placement (e.g., "Top banner") and set the ad unit name (e.g., "DesertHunter_Banner").
9. Click on the "Create" button to create the ad unit.

Step 2: Adding AdMob to your DesertHunter game

To add AdMob to your DesertHunter game, you need to add the AdMob SDK to your Android project. Follow these steps:

1. Open your Android Studio project and navigate to the "app" directory.
2. Create a new folder called "libs" and add the AdMob SDK JAR file to it.
3. Right-click on the "libs" folder and select "Properties".
4. In the "Properties" window, select "Java Build Path" and click on the "Order and Export" tab.
5. Check the box next to the AdMob SDK JAR file and click "OK".

Step 3: Implementing AdMob ad views in your game

To display AdMob ads in your DesertHunter game, you need to implement AdMob ad views in your game. Follow these steps:

1. Create a new Java class called "AdView.java" and add the following code:

   
   import android.content.Context;
   import android.widget.FrameLayout;
   import com.google.android.gms.ads.AdRequest;
   import com.google.android.gms.ads.AdSize;
   import com.google.android.gms.ads.AdView;

public class AdView extends FrameLayout { private AdView adView;

public AdView(Context context) {
    super(context);
    adView = new AdView(context);
    adView.setAdSize(AdSize.BANNER);
    adView.setAdUnitId("YOUR_AD_UNIT_ID");
    adView.loadAd(new AdRequest.Builder().build());
    addView(adView);
}

}

Replace "YOUR_AD_UNIT_ID" with the actual ad unit ID from the AdMob dashboard.

2. Create a new XML layout file called "ad_layout.xml" and add the following code:
```xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<LinearLayout xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
    android:layout_width="match_parent"
    android:layout_height="wrap_content"
    android:orientation="vertical">

    <com.example.adview.AdView
        android:id="@+id/ad_view"
        android:layout_width="match_parent"
        android:layout_height="50dp" />

</LinearLayout>

Replace "com.example.adview" with the actual package name of your AdView class.

1. In your game's main activity, inflate the ad layout and add the AdView instance:

   public class DesertHunterActivity extends AppCompatActivity {
   private AdView adView;
   
   @Override
   protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {
       super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);
       setContentView(R.layout.ad_layout);
   
       adView = (AdView) findViewById(R.id.ad_view);
   }
   }

   Step 4: Testing and troubleshooting AdMob ads

To test and troubleshoot AdMob ads, follow these steps:

1. Run your game on a physical device or emulator.
2. Verify that the ad is displayed correctly and loads properly.
3. Check the AdMob dashboard for ad impressions and clicks.
4. Troubleshoot any issues that arise, such as ad blocking or errors.

Step 5: Optimizing AdMob ads for maximum revenue

To optimize AdMob ads for maximum revenue, follow these steps:

1. Check the AdMob dashboard for ad performance metrics, such as CTR (click-through rate) and eCPM (effective cost per thousand impressions).
2. Adjust ad placements and ad formats to optimize ad performance.
3. Experiment with different ad creative assets, such as images and videos.
4. Consider using AdMob's advanced features, such as rewarded videos and interstitial ads.

By following these steps, you can successfully integrate AdMob into your DesertHunter game and start monetizing your game. Remember to regularly check the AdMob dashboard for ad performance metrics and adjust your ad strategy accordingly to optimize revenue.