Happy Bird( (Admob + Android Studio)

Introduction

Welcome to the tutorial on how to use the Happy Bird game in Android Studio with AdMob integration. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of creating a simple 2D game using the Happy Bird game template and integrating AdMob to display ads in your game.

What is Happy Bird?

Happy Bird is a popular open-source game template for Android developers. It's a 2D platformer game where the player controls a bird that must navigate through obstacles to reach the finish line. The game features simple graphics, easy-to-use controls, and a fun gameplay experience.

Why use Happy Bird?

Using Happy Bird can save you a significant amount of time and effort when creating a 2D game for Android. The template comes with a pre-built game engine, graphics, and sound effects, making it easy to focus on game development rather than building everything from scratch.

What is AdMob?

AdMob is a popular mobile advertising platform owned by Google. It allows developers to monetize their mobile apps and games by displaying ads to users. AdMob offers a variety of ad formats, including banner ads, interstitial ads, and rewarded videos.

Why integrate AdMob with Happy Bird?

Integrating AdMob with Happy Bird allows you to monetize your game and earn revenue from displaying ads to users. With AdMob, you can choose from a variety of ad formats and targeting options to maximize your ad revenue.

Prerequisites

Before starting this tutorial, make sure you have the following:

• Android Studio installed on your computer
• Java or Kotlin programming language knowledge
• A basic understanding of Android development
• A Happy Bird game template downloaded and imported into Android Studio

Step 1: Create a New Project in Android Studio

1. Open Android Studio and click on "Start a new Android Studio project" in the welcome screen.
2. Choose "Empty Activity" as the project template and click "Next".
3. Fill in the project details, such as project name, package name, and location.
4. Click "Finish" to create the project.

Step 2: Import the Happy Bird Game Template

1. Download the Happy Bird game template from the official website and extract the zip file.
2. In Android Studio, go to "File" > "New" > "Import Project" and select the extracted Happy Bird project folder.
3. Click "OK" to import the project.

Step 3: Set up AdMob

1. Create a new AdMob account and create a new ad unit for your game.
2. Go to the AdMob dashboard and copy the ad unit ID.
3. In Android Studio, open the Happy Bird project and navigate to the "res/values/strings.xml" file.

4. Add the AdMob ad unit ID to the "ad_unit_id" string resource:

   <string name="ad_unit_id">your_ad_unit_id_here</string>

   Step 4: Add AdMob to the Game

5. Open the Happy Bird game activity (MainGameActivity.java) and add the following code to the "onCreate" method:

   
   import com.google.android.gms.ads.AdRequest;
   import com.google.android.gms.ads.AdView;
   import com.google.android.gms.ads.MobileAds;

public class MainGameActivity extends AppCompatActivity { private AdView adView;

@Override
protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {
    super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);
    setContentView(R.layout.activity_main_game);

    // Initialize AdMob
    MobileAds.initialize(this, "your_ad_unit_id_here");
    adView = new AdView(this);
    adView.setAdSize(AdSize.BANNER);
    adView.setAdUnitId("your_ad_unit_id_here");
    adView.loadAd(new AdRequest.Builder().build());
}

}

**Step 5: Add AdMob Ads to the Game**

1. Open the Happy Bird game layout (activity_main_game.xml) and add the AdMob ad view to the layout:
```xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<LinearLayout xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
    xmlns:app="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res-auto"
    android:layout_width="match_parent"
    android:layout_height="match_parent"
    android:orientation="vertical">

    <!-- Game content goes here -->

    <com.google.android.gms.ads.AdView
        android:id="@+id/adView"
        android:layout_width="wrap_content"
        android:layout_height="wrap_content"
        app:adSize="BANNER"
        app:adUnitId="your_ad_unit_id_here" />

</LinearLayout>

Step 6: Test the Game

1. Run the Happy Bird game on an emulator or physical device.
2. Verify that the AdMob ad is displayed correctly and can be interacted with.
3. Test the game to ensure that it works as expected.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully integrated AdMob with the Happy Bird game template in Android Studio. You can now monetize your game and earn revenue from displaying ads to users. Remember to replace the ad unit ID with your actual AdMob ad unit ID and to test the game thoroughly to ensure that it works as expected.