Overview of this book
The videogame industry is not affected by the economic crisis as the market expands each year. In addition to that, the mobile market offers the opportunity to small teams with limited budgets to create successful games that can compete with the big companies. This is a guide to help you take a share of this huge market.Mobile Game Design Essentials will teach you how to develop professional quality games for mobile platforms. You will learn how to take advantage of devices and their built-in technologies. Get to know the best software and programming languages to create videogames from scratch and detailed tutorials to get your hands dirty with the common practices of game development.Mobile Game Design Essentials introduces you to smartphones, their operating systems, and development environments. It describes in detail the roles required by an indie team of mobile developers, the most popular software to create graphics and audio for games, the most used programming languages, and the best game engines. It also provides several tutorials detailing efficient game development and prototyping.Starting with a description of the mobile platforms and the roles to cover when building up your own indie team, Mobile Game Design Essentials then provides a description of the techniques and software used to create graphics and audio for games and the coding languages and development environments used by programmers. It also aims to acquaint you with the best practices of mobile game design and development, by addressing the importance of the prototype-test-polish cycle and the analysis of the distinctive aspects of mobile game design. Finally, it concludes with a step-by-step guide to create the presentation document for your next mobile game.Mobile Game Design Essentials covers everything you need to know to get started in the mobile game industry; from collecting your team, recommendations on development software, to marketing and publication.
FAQs
How to Make a Mobile Game in 7 Steps
- Make your plan.
- Choose your software.
- Learn your programming language.
- Start your project.
- Implement your graphics.
- Elevate your play.
- Release your game.
To make a video game, you need to have programming skills, understand and be able to design, and also to know how to use various tools, including game engines. Moreover, if you want to sell your game you will also need to promote it, therefore, marketing skills are needed.
How profitable is making mobile games? ›
The growing number of households with smartphones and high consumer demand for immersive interactive experiences has fueled mobile game growth to an $89 billion industry in 2023, which should reach $125 billion by 2028. “Fortnite” alone generated $26 billion in revenue in its first five years.
Is it expensive to make a mobile game? ›
An average iOS/Android game development budget lands between $50,000 to $200,000. But It could get as high as $1,000,000+ and higher, depending on the complexities of mechanics, art assets and visual effects, plot, types of player involvement, etc.
Is creating a mobile game easy? ›
It's not necessarily easy to create a mobile game. It depends on various factors such as the complexity, the development tools used, and the skills of the game developers. On one hand, there are many engines and development platforms with different features and tools to make game development easier, even for beginners.
How do I start a mobile app design? ›
Mobile app design process: how to design a great app
- Develop a user flow.
- Create the low-fidelity wireframe.
- Create the high-fidelity wireframe.
- Design the user interface.
- Make product specifications.
- Hand off your design to developers.
- Need help with app designs?
Publish your game on the Play Store
- Create your Google Play Developer account. ...
- Package your game. ...
- Create the app and fill in the app details. ...
- Create a "release" and upload the Android App Bundle. ...
- Finish entering all the details about the game. ...
- Publish the game! ...
- Congratulations!
Game Development Project Cost in India
| Mobile Game Type | E.G. | Game Cost |
|---|
| Large-End Game | Clash of Clans, Last Day on Earth, etc. | 50,000 to 100,000$ |
| AAA Game | PUBG, GTA, etc. | 100,000 to 10,00,000$ |
| Real Money Game | Ludo Empire, MPL, etc. | 20,000 to 40,000$ |
| Moderately Game | Doom & Destin | 40,000 to 90,000$ |
6 more rowsReward systems and positive reinforcement: A well-designed reward system is essential for creating addictive games. Developers may be encouraging a feedback loop that keeps players coming back for more through a consistent stream of rewards. These rewards include in-game currency, power-ups, or updated content.
How do you pitch a mobile game idea? ›
Understanding the Importance of the Pitch
- Communicate Clearly: Convey the core concept and USP (Unique Selling Proposition) succinctly.
- Engage Emotionally: Make the audience feel the potential of the game.
- Demonstrate Feasibility: Show that the project is viable—technically, financially, and market-wise.
It's exhausting!
- Game Design principles to fuel innovation: Play, Reward, Fidelity, Constraints and more. ...
- Fidelity: ...
- Objectives: ...
- Constraints: ...
- Success Criteria: ...
- Reward: ...
- Play: ...
- Competition (sometimes):
While it's possible to create computer games yourself, the process can be rigorous and time-consuming. And with so many things to focus on, you may miss certain areas that impact your game quality. Instead of working in a silo, hire and bring the right people on board to fill different roles in your team.
Can I design a game for free? ›
To make a video game for free, choose a game engine like Unity or Godot with free versions and tools. Then, opt for free assets like 3D models, textures, and sound effects from online platforms like OpenGameArt and Kenney.nl. You can use free online resources like tutorials, forums, and documentation for coding.
How to create a mobile game for free? ›
How to Build a Game App for Free
- Download the free Flipabit builder for Windows or Mac.
- Choose a template or start your app from clean sheet.
- Change whatever you want. ...
- Publish your mobile game to the Google Play and Apple App Stores and share it with the world.
- Grow Your Game App.
A bachelor's degree in computer science or software engineering provides a competitive edge. Strong knowledge of programming languages like C++, Java, and understanding of physics and math are crucial. Building a game developer portfolio with practical experience is vital for showcasing skills to potential employers.
