Build and Enhance a Box Sprint Game in Unity

This course is part of Unity Game Development: Fun Mini-Game Projects Specialization

Instructor: EDUCBA

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2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Set up Unity projects, script gameplay mechanics, and design engaging environments.
Implement reusable prefabs, boosts, and event-driven player controls.
Build polished GUI systems and optimize a complete Box Sprint game.

Skills you'll gain

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Assessments

7 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Unity Game Development: Fun Mini-Game Projects Specialization

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There are 2 modules in this course

By the end of this course, learners will set up Unity projects, script core gameplay mechanics, design immersive environments, integrate events, add boosts, and enhance GUI elements to complete a fully functional Box Sprint game.

This hands-on course empowers learners to apply C# scripting, construct reusable prefabs, implement dynamic player controls, and build event-driven logic that makes games interactive and engaging. Students will also gain practical experience in designing informative GUI systems to communicate essential feedback to players and polish their games with finishing touches. What makes this course unique is its step-by-step, project-based approach—learners don’t just study theory but actively develop a complete game from scratch while mastering Unity’s essential tools and workflows. Whether new to Unity or looking to sharpen development skills, students will walk away with the ability to design, implement, and optimize engaging 2D games. This course is designed to be beginner-friendly, practical, and results-oriented, making it ideal for aspiring game developers eager to create projects that are both functional and fun.

This module introduces learners to the fundamentals of creating the Box Sprint game in Unity by focusing on project setup, scripting basics, and building the game environment. Students will establish a strong foundation by designing the skyline and constructing platforms, ensuring they understand how to set up the development workspace, attach scripts, and create reusable objects for an efficient workflow.

What's included

7 videos3 assignments1 plugin

7 videosTotal 45 minutes

Introduction to Creating Box Sprint Game in Unity2 minutes
Setting Up Project8 minutes
Creatig New Script7 minutes
Creating Skyline7 minutes
Creating Skyline Object6 minutes
Adding Platforms7 minutes
Adding Platforms Continues4 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 50 minutes

Graded - Building the Foundation of Box Sprint Game30 minutes
Getting Started with Unity Setup10 minutes
Designing the Game World with Platforms10 minutes

1 pluginTotal 30 minutes

Building and Scripting the Box Sprint Game Foundation30 minutes

This module focuses on bringing the Box Sprint game to life by implementing player mechanics, event systems, boosts, and GUI enhancements. Learners will program interactive gameplay features such as jumping, randomization, and event handling, then enhance the player experience with boosts and informative graphical interfaces. By the end, students will polish the project with finishing touches and complete the full game cycle.