Unity Game Development: Build and Design Pipe Runner

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

Instructor: EDUCBA

Access provided by Flinders University

3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

6 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

6 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Design procedural 3D pipe systems and implement endless game environments.
Build smooth player movement, obstacle challenges, and death mechanics.
Create polished UI with HUD, score tracking, and camera transformations.

Skills you'll gain

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Assessments

12 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 3 modules in this course

By the end of this course, learners will be able to design procedural pipe systems, implement smooth player movement, create challenging obstacles, and develop interactive UI with HUD and score tracking in Unity.

This course takes you step by step through the process of building a complete Pipe Runner game, starting from constructing dynamic pipe environments to refining gameplay mechanics and designing polished user interfaces. You will learn how to apply procedural generation to create endless 3D pipes, debug movement systems for accuracy, and implement obstacle challenges that keep players engaged. The course also covers essential interaction features such as death mechanics, camera transformations, and score display systems. Unlike other tutorials that focus only on coding or art, this course uniquely combines procedural design, gameplay mechanics, and user interaction systems into one project-based experience. Whether you are a beginner looking to strengthen Unity fundamentals or an intermediate developer aiming to expand into procedural game design, this course equips you with practical, industry-relevant skills to analyze, design, and build engaging Unity games from scratch.

This module introduces learners to the foundational concepts of building procedural environments in Unity. Students will explore how to construct pipes, generate mesh structures, and refine systems for seamless gameplay. By mastering procedural generation, they will gain the skills to design dynamic 3D environments essential for endless runner games.

What's included

8 videos4 assignments1 plugin

8 videosTotal 53 minutes

Introduction to Creating Pipe Runner Game Using Unity1 minute
Building the Pipe8 minutes
Building the Pipe Continues6 minutes
Creating the Pipe Mesh6 minutes
More on Pipe Mesh7 minutes
Completing Mesh And Pipe System7 minutes
Completing Mesh And Pipe System Continues7 minutes
Building Mesh Pipe7 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Mastering Pipe Construction30 minutes
Laying the Pipework10 minutes
Crafting the Pipe Mesh10 minutes
Perfecting Pipe Systems10 minutes

1 pluginTotal 30 minutes

Designing and Building Procedural Pipes in Unity30 minutes

This module focuses on implementing core gameplay mechanics for the Pipe Runner game. Learners will design smooth movement, steering controls, and navigation through curved pipes. They will also develop obstacle challenges that enhance difficulty and maintain player engagement, gaining practical insights into responsive and immersive game mechanics.

What's included

10 videos4 assignments

10 videosTotal 94 minutes

Movement11 minutes
Movement Continues11 minutes
Fixing Movement Errors6 minutes
Moving Through Pipes7 minutes
Moving Through Pipes Continues8 minutes
Steering Player7 minutes
Working on Mat Pipe Surface7 minutes
Adding Obstacles Part 111 minutes
Adding Obstacles Part 211 minutes
Adding Obstacles Part 310 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Player Movement and Gameplay Mechanics30 minutes
Bringing the Player to Life10 minutes
Navigating the Pipes10 minutes
Designing Engaging Challenges10 minutes

This module emphasizes interaction and player feedback systems within Unity. Learners will implement death mechanics, enhance visuals with camera transformations, and design user interfaces that display critical player information. By the end, they will build a complete HUD with score tracking to deliver a polished and interactive gaming experience.