Kids Doodle Glow Games + Ready To Publish Android Games for Kids + Admob

Introduction

Welcome to our comprehensive tutorial on how to use the Kids Doodle Glow Games + Ready To Publish Android Games for Kids + AdMob. As a developer or a non-technical individual, creating a kids-friendly game with AdMob integration can seem daunting. But don't worry, this tutorial is designed to walk you through the process step-by-step, making it easy and accessible for everyone.

Kids Doodle Glow Games is an Android game template specifically designed for kids, featuring interactive doodle-like gameplay that is both educational and fun. With its user-friendly interface and simple gameplay, this template is perfect for beginners. Adding AdMob integration allows you to monetize your game and reach a wider audience.

Prerequisites

Before you start, make sure you have the following:

• Android Studio (the official Integrated Development Environment for Android app development) installed on your computer
• Basic knowledge of Android development or willingness to learn
• A computer or laptop with a stable internet connection

Step 1: Setting up Android Studio

1. Launch Android Studio and create a new project by clicking on "Start a new Android Studio project" on the welcome screen.
2. Choose the "Empty Activity" template and click "Next".
3. Fill in the required information, such as the project name, package name, and language.
4. Click "Finish" to create the project.

Step 2: Importing the Kids Doodle Glow Games Template

1. Download the Kids Doodle Glow Games template from the Android Studio Templates repository or the official developer website.
2. Unzip the template and extract the files to a new folder.
3. Open Android Studio and click on "File" > "New" > "Import Project" > "Android Project".
4. Select the extracted folder as the project location and click "Next".
5. Choose the "Import" option and click "Finish".

Step 3: AdMob Integration

1. Create a new AdMob account if you don't already have one. Sign in to your AdMob account and create a new app.
2. In Android Studio, navigate to the "app" folder in the project directory.
3. Create a new Java class by clicking on "File" > "New" > "Java Class".
4. Name the class "AdMobAdapter" and fill in the required information.
5. Add the following code to the class:

import android.content.Context;
import com.google.android.gms.ads.AdRequest;
import com.google.android.gms.ads.AdSize;
import com.google.android.gms.ads.AdView;
import com.google.android.gms.ads.InterstitialAd;
import com.google.android.gms.ads.MobileAds;

public class AdMobAdapter {
    private Context context;

    public AdMobAdapter(Context context) {
        this.context = context;
    }

    public void loadRewardedAd(InterstitialAd interstitialAd) {
        MobileAds.initialize(context, "Your AdMob App ID");
        interstitialAd.loadAd(new AdRequest.Builder().build());
    }
}

1. Replace "Your AdMob App ID" with your actual AdMob app ID.

Step 4: Displaying Ads in the Game

1. Open the "MainActivity" class and add the following code to display ads:

import android.os.Bundle;
import android.widget.FrameLayout;

public class MainActivity extends AppCompatActivity {
    private FrameLayout adFrameLayout;

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

        adFrameLayout = findViewById(R.id.ad_frame_layout);

        InterstitialAd interstitialAd = new InterstitialAd(this);
        interstitialAd.setAdUnitId("Your AdMob Interstitial Ad Unit ID");

        AdMobAdapter adMobAdapter = new AdMobAdapter(this);
        adMobAdapter.loadRewardedAd(interstitialAd);

        interstitialAd.setAdListener(new AdListener() {
            @Override
            public void onAdLoaded() {
                super.onAdLoaded();
                adFrameLayout.addView(interstitialAd);
            }

            @Override
            public void onAdFailedToLoad(int i) {
                super.onAdFailedToLoad(i);
                adFrameLayout.removeAllViews();
            }

            @Override
            public void onAdOpened() {
                super.onAdOpened();
                // Code to execute when the ad is opened
            }

            @Override
            public void onAdClosed() {
                super.onAdClosed();
                // Code to execute when the ad is closed
            }
        });
    }
}

1. Replace "Your AdMob Interstitial Ad Unit ID" with your actual AdMob interstitial ad unit ID.

Step 5: Publishing Your Game

1. Test your game to ensure that it functions correctly and displays ads successfully.
2. Create a new APK by clicking on "Build" > "Make Project".
3. Upload your APK to the Google Play Store or another app store.

That's it! With these steps, you have successfully created a kids-friendly game using the Kids Doodle Glow Games template, integrated AdMob, and published it on the Google Play Store.