Painting and Coloring game in Gdevelop 5 + Admob (Gdevelop 5 project reskin)

Introduction

Welcome to the world of GDevelop 5 and AdMob integration! In this tutorial, we'll be diving into the wonderful world of creative freedom and monetization through a fun and engaging Painting and Coloring game. You'll learn how to create a mesmerizing experience for your users while generating revenue through ads. GDevelop 5 is a powerful and intuitive game development engine, allowing you to create stunning games without requiring extensive coding knowledge.

In this tutorial, we'll focus on reskinning an existing GDevelop 5 project, and adding AdMob integration. We'll cover the entire process from setting up the game, designing the interface, creating the game mechanics, and finally, configuring AdMob to monetize your game.

Materials needed:

• GDevelop 5 software
• AdMob account (or Google AdMob) and an API key
• Basic understanding of game development concepts

Let's get started!

Step 1: Creating the GDevelop 5 Project

To start, you'll need to create a new project in GDevelop 5. Here's how:

1. Download and install GDevelop 5 from the official website: https://gdevelop.net.
2. Launch GDevelop 5 and click on "New Project" from the startup screen.
3. Choose the "Desktop" or "Mobile" option, depending on the platform you want to deploy your game on.
4. Name your project (e.g., "Painting and Coloring Game").
5. Set the resolution to 1080p (or any other resolution you prefer).
6. Create a new folder for your project and select the desired language (English or your preferred language).

Once you've created your project, let's move on to designing the interface!

Step 2: Designing the Interface

For this tutorial, we'll be using the Painting and Coloring game as a starting point. This game involves coloring shapes with a paintbrush, creating beautiful artworks, and earning stars. Let's start designing the interface:

1. In GDevelop 5, click on the "Design" tab.
2. Create a new layout (or use an existing one).
3. Design a layout that consists of the following elements:
   • A canvas (drawing area) for painting
   • A toolbar for choosing colors and brushes
   • A menu bar with options (e.g., save, load, restart)
   • A scoreboard to display the number of stars earned
4. Customize the layout by adjusting the position, size, and styles of the elements using GDevelop 5's intuitive design tools.

Now that we have the interface designed, let's create the game mechanics!

Step 3: Creating the Game Mechanics

The Painting and Coloring game is a simple yet engaging game. We'll add basic functionality to make the game enjoyable:

1. Create a new sprite (icon) for the paintbrush and add it to the toolbar.
2. Add a new variable (e.g., "StarsEarned") to keep track of the number of stars earned.
3. Create an event for each of the following actions:
   • "Paint" event: when the user draws on the canvas, award them a star (add 1 to "StarsEarned").
   • "Reset" event: reset the canvas and reset "StarsEarned" to 0.
4. Set up the "Menu" event to allow users to save their artworks and load previously saved games.

Step 4: AdMob Integration

To monetize your game, we'll integrate AdMob, a popular advertising platform. Follow these steps:

1. Sign up for a Google AdMob account: https://admob.google.com.
2. Create a new ad unit and set it up for a banner ad (you can also use interstitial or rewarded ads).
3. Get your AdMob API key and copy it into the "AdMob settings" in GDevelop 5.

Now, we'll create an event for showing ads:

1. Create a new event labeled "Show Ad" (e.g., when the user reaches a certain star threshold).
2. Configure the ad display by specifying the ad unit ID and other settings.

Step 5: Finalizing the Project

We've come to the final step!

1. Test your game by running it on an emulator or a real device.
2. Ensure the ad display works correctly.
3. Optimize and refine your game by fine-tuning the gameplay and interface.
4. Finally, publish your game to the Google Play Store, Apple App Store, or other platforms.

That's it! You've successfully reskinned the GDevelop 5 project, created the game mechanics, and integrated AdMob to monetize your game. You're now ready to unleash your creative potential and engage your audience with an enchanting Painting and Coloring game!

Remember to experiment and modify the game to make it unique and captivating for your target audience. Good luck, and have fun with GDevelop 5!