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The document outlines the 7 steps to creating a mobile game: 1) Make a plan by deciding the game type, art style, and gameplay. 2) Choose development software like Unity or UDK that do coding. 3) Learn a programming language like C# that is widely used. 4) Start a simple project by designing levels, graphics, and interfaces. 5) Implement graphics by creating or outsourcing art assets. 6) Elevate play through easy controls, engaging story, and testing. 7) Release the game and improve it with updates if it finds an audience.

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The 7 Steps To Creating A Mobile Game Are

The document outlines the 7 steps to creating a mobile game: 1) Make a plan by deciding the game type, art style, and gameplay. 2) Choose development software like Unity or UDK that do coding. 3) Learn a programming language like C# that is widely used. 4) Start a simple project by designing levels, graphics, and interfaces. 5) Implement graphics by creating or outsourcing art assets. 6) Elevate play through easy controls, engaging story, and testing. 7) Release the game and improve it with updates if it finds an audience.

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The 7 steps to creating a mobile game are:

1. Make your plan.

2. Choose your software.

3. Learn your programming language.

4. Start your project.

5. Implement your graphics.

6. Elevate your play.

7. Release your game.

Every person these days has a mobile phone, so it’s no surprise the mobile game market has
skyrocketed. If you’re itching to know how to make a video game app of your own, this article will
walk you through seven steps you need to take to get your video game app from idea to release.

1. Make Your Plan


Proper planning, or a lack of planning, can make or break your game. Before you start building your
first game, you need to know what it is you want to make. Is it a side scroller? A puzzle game? Or
some type of racer? Will it be 2D or 3D? Take the time to write down ideas, come up with unique
characters, play with different art styles, and think about the type of gameplay that would make your
game fun.

2. Choose Your Software


Why make creating a video game app harder than it needs to be? Take advantage of the
advancement in development tools that do the coding for you so, you can focus on the more creative
side of your creation.
• Unity: This is by far the most widely used software among mobile game developers. It is
completely free to use (until you put your game onto the market) and has very high graphics
capabilities.

• UDK (Unreal Development Kit) powered by Unreal Engine: This comes with a pre-made basic
project so you can have fun and practice making a prototype game to learn about the tool
sets.

• GameSalad: This requires absolutely no coding knowledge, but uses what they call a
“behavior-based logic system.” Think of it as a sort of drag-and-drop game creator. Of course,
there is still a learning curve and you won’t be creating complex games as soon as you open
it. However, it is extremely powerful and can easily port your games onto iOS, Android, and
Windows with the click of a button.

3. Learn Your Programming


Language
No matter which game development software you choose, it’s still extremely important to learn a
programming language. A great place to start is C#. This object-oriented programming language is
simple and relatively easy to grasp. It is also the most widely-used programming language among
Unity developers.

4. Start Your Project


While actually starting your project can feel intimidating, keeping things simple means you can
quickly see results. Begin with the basic mechanics and rules of play. Next, design your first level,
implement your graphics, and test, test, test. Finally, create the interface (screens, menus, options,
etc.).

5. Implement Your Graphics


You have two choices when it comes to implementing graphics into your games:

1. Create them yourself in Photoshop (for 2D graphics) or Maya or 3ds Max (for 3D graphics).

2. Outsource your graphics to another designer. There are plenty of sites that are dedicated to
helping you hire a designer who will give you the look you’re after.

6. Elevate Your Play


Knowing how to create a mobile game isn’t enough. For it to be successful, players have to want to
play it. By taking a few extra steps, your game will be able to compete.

1. Ensure your game doesn’t pixelate.

2. Make the controls easy and intuitive.

3. Add an interesting and engaging storyline.

4. Create the mood through music that is fun and not distracting.

5. Test, test, and test some more.


7. Release Your Game
One mistake new game developers often make is trying too hard to make the game perfect, thus
delaying the release of the game. It’s better to get the game out the door quickly. If it finds an
audience, that’s when you can improve upon the game by releasing updates. If you’re serious about
making money off of your game, you’ll need to budget for its marketing.

Now that you know the basics of how to create a mobile game, keep learning. Explore Game
Development Tutorials from Pluralsight!

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