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Build Your First Game in Unity

Build Your First Game in Unity

This course is part of Master Unity Android Game Development in 30 Days Specialization

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9 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

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9 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Build and export Android games using Unity's 2D and 3D capabilities.
Write modular C# scripts to control gameplay logic and mechanics.
Create engaging user interfaces and manage scoring systems effectively.
Integrate touch controls and prepare polished games for mobile release.

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A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Dive into game development with Unity 6 and bring your first Android games to life. You'll learn to build engaging 2D and 3D games from scratch using Unity’s powerful engine, while strengthening your programming skills with a crash course in C#. Whether it's scripting dynamic gameplay mechanics or designing immersive environments, this course offers a complete hands-on journey. Starting with setting up Unity and Visual Studio, you'll gradually build simple tap shooters and progress to more complex games like a 3D dodging challenge and an endless ninja runner. Each section is structured for progressive mastery—combining theory, coding practice, and real-world game projects. The course is ideal for beginners with a passion for game development and zero prior experience. No background in programming or Unity is required—just a willingness to learn and explore. Difficulty level is Beginner. By the end of the course, you will be able to build and export multiple Android games, write functional C# scripts in Unity, and confidently design game mechanics, UI systems, and mobile-ready experiences.

In this module, we will guide you through the installation of Unity 6, configuring it for Android game development, and creating your first C# script. By the end, you'll have Unity fully set up to start building your games.

What's included

6 videos2 readings

6 videos Total 22 minutes

Introduction to the Specialization 1 minute
Installing & Setting Up Unity 6 7 minutes
Setting Up Unity 6 for Android Game Development 3 minutes
Creating A New C# Script in Unity 6 4 minutes
Installing Unity 2023 3 minutes
Fixing Visual Studio Auto Completion Problem 4 minutes

2 readings Total 20 minutes

Introduction to the Course 'Build Your First Game in Unity' 10 minutes
Full Specialization Resources 10 minutes

In this module, we will walk you through building a 3D tap shooter game from start to finish. You will learn how to integrate Unity's core features and export your game for Android devices.

What's included

1 video1 assignment

In this module, we will teach you how to create a 2D tap shooter Android game, from setting up your project to implementing key gameplay features like target spawning and a user interface for scores and menus.

What's included

8 videos1 assignment

8 videos Total 52 minutes

Play Testing The Game 1 minute
Setting Up The Project & Importing Sprites 8 minutes
Creating The Target Script 5 minutes
Creating The Game Manager 7 minutes
Randomly Spawning The Targets 11 minutes
Creating The Score UI 7 minutes
Creating The Menu UI 6 minutes
Adding Tap To Start & Finishing The Game 8 minutes

1 assignment Total 15 minutes

Build A 2D Tap Shooter Android Game with Unity 6 (2024) - Assessment 15 minutes

In this module, we will cover the basics of C# scripting, focusing on writing and understanding fundamental code structures. You'll complete practical coding exercises that are essential for Unity game development.

What's included

6 videos1 assignment

6 videos Total 67 minutes

Writing Your First C# Code & Creating First Script 8 minutes
Understanding The Structure of a C# Script in Detail 13 minutes
Learning Variables & Datatypes in C# 13 minutes
Getting Started with if else Statements for Checking Conditions 12 minutes
Working with Boolean Variables in C# 10 minutes
Combining Multiple Conditions Together in C# 11 minutes

1 assignment Total 15 minutes

C# Scripting Crash Course (Coding Exercises) - Assessment 15 minutes

In this module, we will dive deeper into C# scripting, exploring advanced topics such as creating functions with parameters, using loops and arrays, and enhancing your coding skills for more complex game mechanics.

What's included

6 videos1 assignment

6 videos Total 57 minutes

Creating and Calling Custom Functions in C# 6 minutes
Creating Functions with Parameters and Return Types 7 minutes
Concept of Loops and For Loop Detailed Explanation 13 minutes
While Loop with Detailed Example 8 minutes
Getting Started with Arrays in C# & Unity 16 minutes
Arrays with More Practical Examples 8 minutes

1 assignment Total 15 minutes

C# Scripting Crash Course - Part 2 - Assessment 15 minutes

In this module, we will guide you through the creation of a 3D dodging game, focusing on building the environment, player controls, and obstacles. You’ll also learn how to convert the game for Android devices and finalize your build.

What's included

8 videos1 assignment

8 videos Total 68 minutes

Setting Up The Ground and Player 9 minutes
Creating The Falling Stones 4 minutes
Creating Player Controller 10 minutes
Creating The GameManager 13 minutes
Creating Score Mechanism 13 minutes
Converting The Game To Android 3 minutes
Adding Touch Inputs and Playtesting The Game 9 minutes
Final Tweaks and Building apk 6 minutes

1 assignment Total 15 minutes

3D Dodging Android Game with Unity 6 - Assessment 15 minutes

In this module, we will walk you through building a fun carrot-collecting Android game, focusing on integrating touch joystick controls and optimizing the game for mobile playability.

What's included

1 video1 assignment

In this module, we will guide you through the process of creating a 3D ninja runner game, from importing assets to setting up dynamic environments and player controls. You’ll build an endless runner game with interactive mechanics.

What's included

8 videos1 assignment

8 videos Total 72 minutes

Ninja Run Gameplay 1 minute
Importing 3D Assets for the Game 9 minutes
Adding The Bridge 8 minutes
Setting Up The Level & Skybox 5 minutes
Importing & Setting Up Ninja Character 12 minutes
Adding Animations To The Player Character 5 minutes
Creating The Player Controller Script 20 minutes
Spawning Bridges Infinitely 11 minutes

1 assignment Total 15 minutes

Build Ninja Runner - 3D Endless Runner Game with Unity 6 - Assessment 15 minutes

In this module, we will focus on refining your Ninja Runner game by adding obstacles, enhancing the score UI, and finalizing the gameplay experience with essential tweaks and background music.

What's included

6 videos1 reading3 assignments

6 videos Total 65 minutes

Creating Obstacles & Detecting Collision 16 minutes
Spawning The Obstacles 16 minutes
Creating The Score UI 7 minutes
Creating The Main Menu 11 minutes
Adding Some Tweaks 10 minutes
Adding Background Music 5 minutes

1 reading Total 10 minutes

Conclusion to the Course 'Build Your First Game in Unity' 10 minutes

3 assignments Total 90 minutes

Build Ninja Runner - Part 2 - Assessment 15 minutes
Full Course Assessment 60 minutes
Full Course Practice Assessment 15 minutes

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Unity game development involves using the Unity engine to create video games, which can be deployed across multiple platforms, including mobile devices, PC, and consoles. Unity is relevant because it’s one of the most widely used game development tools, offering powerful features for both 2D and 3D games. It’s particularly significant for mobile game developers due to its support for Android and iOS platforms and its ability to produce high-quality, performant games.

This course is designed to teach you how to build your first game using Unity. You will learn how to set up Unity, develop a variety of games, including a 3D tap shooter and a 2D tap shooter, and gain a solid foundation in C# scripting. The course also covers setting up player controls, integrating touch input, building UI elements, and publishing your game for Android. By the end of the course, you’ll have hands-on experience creating and testing Android games.

After completing this course, you will be able to create your own Android games using Unity. You will understand the basic mechanics of game development, such as creating scripts for player control, adding obstacles, implementing UI elements like scoreboards and menus, and using touch input. You will also be familiar with the Android export process, allowing you to deploy and test games on Android devices.

This course is designed for beginners, so no prior Unity or game development experience is required. However, a basic understanding of programming concepts, particularly in C#, will be helpful. The course includes a C# scripting crash course to help you learn the necessary coding skills for game development in Unity, so even if you're new to coding, you can still follow along.

This course is for anyone interested in learning game development with Unity, especially those who want to create Android games. It’s ideal for beginners who have little to no prior experience with Unity or game development but want to learn the essentials and create their first game. Whether you’re looking to build a career in game development or just have fun making games, this course is a great starting point.

The course is designed to be completed in 11 hours. You can move at your own pace, but it’s structured to guide you through the development of your first Android game step by step. If you dedicate consistent time to it each day, you can complete the course in a short amount of time, making it perfect for those looking to gain foundational skills quickly.

Build Your First Game in Unity

Build Your First Game in Unity

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Details to know

See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills

Build your subject-matter expertise

There are 9 modules in this course

Installing & Setting Up Unity 6 (2024)

What's included

Build Your First Android Game with Unity 6 (2024)

What's included

Build A 2D Tap Shooter Android Game with Unity 6 (2024)

What's included

C# Scripting Crash Course (Coding Exercises)

What's included

C# Scripting Crash Course - Part 2

What's included

3D Dodging Android Game with Unity 6

What's included

Carrot Collector Android Game with Touch Joystick

What's included

Build Ninja Runner - 3D Endless Runner Game with Unity 6

What's included

Build Ninja Runner - Part 2

What's included

Earn a career certificate

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Mastering Unity Game Development & Monetization for Android

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