Guess The Word – Word Quiz Game Android Studio Project with AdMob Ads + Ready to Publish

Introduction

Guess The Word - Word Quiz Game is a popular Android-based word-guessing game where players are presented with a series of words with missing letters and have to guess the correct word. With AdMob ads integrated into the game, you'll be able to monetize your game and earn revenue. This tutorial will walk you through the steps of setting up and publishing a ready-to-publish version of the game.

Why Guess The Word - Word Quiz Game?

There are several reasons why we chose to create this Android-based word-guessing game:

1. Word games are popular: Many people enjoy word games because they're a great way to challenge your vocabulary, improve your spelling, and exercise your brain.
2. Simple to learn, but challenging to master: The game is easy to learn, but as players progress, the difficulty increases, making it a game that's both fun and challenging.
3. Social sharing: Players can share their scores on social media, which encourages competition and fosters a sense of community.

Getting Started

Before we dive into the tutorial, make sure you have the following tools and software installed:

• Android Studio (latest version)
• AdMob SDK (set up and connected to your AdMob account)
• A basic understanding of Java and Android development concepts

Step 1: Set up the Game Development Environment

1. Install Android Studio and create a new project.
2. Name your project "Guess The Word - Word Quiz Game".
3. Create a new directory for the project and navigate to it using the command line.
4. Create a new Gradle script file called build.gradle in the project root directory.

Step 2: Set up AdMob

1. Install the AdMob SDK (set up and connected to your AdMob account)
2. Create a new AdMob ad unit:
   • Go to AdMob dashboard and create a new ad unit
   • Select "Rewarded Video" as the ad format
   • Choose "Mobile app" as the platform
   • Get the AdMob ad unit ID (you'll need this later)
3. Add the AdMob dependency to your build.gradle file:

   dependencies {
   implementation 'com.google.android.gms:play-services-ads:20.4.0'
   implementation 'com.google.gms:google-services:4.3.8'
   }

4. Apply the AdMob module to your project:

   apply plugin: 'com.google.gms.google-services'

   Step 3: Create the Game

5. Create a new Java class file called GameActivity.java

6. Define the GameActivity class:

   public class GameActivity extends AppCompatActivity {
   // UI components
   private ImageButton wordGuessButton;
   private TextView wordDisplay;
   
   // Game variables
   private String[] wordList;
   private String currentWord;
   private int score;
   
   @Override
   protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {
       super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);
       setContentView(R.layout.game_activity);
   
       // Set up UI components
       wordGuessButton = (ImageButton) findViewById(R.id.word_guess_button);
       wordDisplay = (TextView) findViewById(R.id.word_display);
   
       // Load word list
       wordList = getResources().getStringArray(R.array.word_list);
   
       // Start game
       newGame();
   }
   
   // Start a new game
   private void newGame() {
       score = 0;
       currentWord = wordList[new Random().nextInt(wordList.length)];
       // Set up word display UI
       wordDisplay.setText(currentWord);
   }
   }

7. Create a new layout XML file called game_activity.xml

8. Define the game activity layout:

   
   <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
   <LinearLayout xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
   android:orientation="vertical"
   android:layout_width="match_parent"
   android:layout_height="match_parent">
   
   <TextView
       android:id="@+id/word_display"
       android:layout_width="match_parent"
       android:layout_height="wrap_content"
       android:textSize="24sp"
       android:textStyle="bold" />
   
   <ImageButton
       android:id="@+id/word_guess_button"
       android:layout_width="match_parent"
       android:layout_height="wrap_content"
       android:text="Guess Word"
       android:textSize="16sp" />

**Step 4: Implement Word Guessing Logic**

1. Create a new Java class file called WordGuesst.java
2. Define the WordGuess class:

public class WordGuess { private String word; private String guessedWord; private int score;

public WordGuess(String word, String guessedWord) {
    this.word = word;
    this.guessedWord = guessedWord;
    // Calculate score based on guesses
    score = // calculate score
}

}

3. Create a new method to handle word guessing:

public void guessWord(String guessedWord) { WordGuess wordGuess = new WordGuess(currentWord, guessedWord);

// Check if guess is correct
if (wordGuess.word.equals(wordGuess.guessedWord)) {
    score++;
    // Display congrats message
    // Toast.makeText(this, "Correct!", Toast.LENGTH_SHORT).show();
} else {
    // Display incorrect message
    // Toast.makeText(this, "Incorrect!", Toast.LENGTH_SHORT).show();
}

// Update UI display
wordDisplay.setText(wordGuess.guessedWord);

}

**Step 5: Integrate AdMob Ad**

1. Create a new Java class file called AdmobAd.java
2. Define the AdmobAd class:

public class AdmobAd { private Activity activity; private RewardItem rewardItem;

public AdmobAd(Activity activity) {
    this.activity = activity;
}

public void requestAd() {
    rewardItem = new RewardItem("Guess The Word");
    rewardItem.set RewardItem RewardItem("rewarded");
    // Initialize AdMob ad
}

public void displayAd() {
    rewardItem.displayAd();
}

}

3. Initialize AdMob ad in the GameActivity's onCreate method:

AdmobAd admobAd = new AdmobAd(this); admobAd.requestAd();

4. Display the AdMob ad in the GameActivity's onCreate method:

admobAd.displayAd();

**Step 6: Test and Publish the Game**

1. Install the game on your physical device or emulator.
2. Test the game for any errors or bugs.
3. Once the game is tested and stable, create a signed APK by following the instructions in Android Studio.
4. Submit the APK to the Play Store and wait for the review process to complete.
5. Once approved, your game will be published and available for download by the public.

That's it! You now have a complete tutorial on setting up and publishing the Guess The Word - Word Quiz Game Android Studio Project with AdMob Ads + Ready to Publish.