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Making a Game with TileMap & SpriteSheets

LT: I can create a game using a sprite sheet and a tilemap

Everyone has seen or played Pac-Man. This game is one of the original maze-type games. In this project, learners are going to create their own Maze game using the sprites created in class and Unity Playground files. Learners will add movement and physics to the sprites in order to create a Player as well as Pick-ups. The other sprites created will then become obstacles for the sprite to avoid.

Students will use their characters and sprites created in the previous lesson to create their own maze game..  The player will move around the maze picking up different objects to score.  Another object will be created to take away health from the player.

1. Start the Project

LT: I CAN SET UP MY UNITY PROJECT

Students will set up their project file and import the sprites into the project window

2. Create Tile Map

LT: I can create a TileMap. I can use the Tile Palette.

In the video, students will learn how to create a TileMap and How to use the Tile Palette in Unity.

3. Create the Player

LT: I can add my character sprite into the game to become the player

In this step, learn how to add in the character you created and make it the player.

4. Create the Pick-UP

LT: I can create a pick up from the object I created. I can add in the collectible script.

In this step, we will add in the pickups that we created. Then, learn how to add a collider and the code needed for the object to become a pickup.

5. Camera Follow

LT: I can make the camera follow my character.

Learn how to add in the script for making the camera follow the character as the character moves.

LT: I can create a character for my game.
Look at some of the examples below to get an idea of the character you would like to create. Once you know what animal you want to make, use the image as a reference. In other words, look at the image as you create your own, BUT MAKE THE CHARACTER YOUR OWN.

6. Make Prefab

LT: I can make a prefab

Learn how and why you would want to make an object a prefab.

7. Add Rotation

LT: I can add rotation to an object.

Learn how to add in the rotate script to make the pick-up rotate to add interest to your game.

8. Add a Score 

LT: I can add in a prefab for a way to keep score in my game.

Students will learn how to add in the Unity Playground Score Prefab. This will allow users to keep track of score and health.

9. Create Enemy Object in Photoshop

LT: I can create an object that will take a life away from my character.

Use Photoshop to create an object that goes with your game. Remember this object will kill your character.

10. Add Enemy Object to Unity Game

LT: I can add my kill object to affect the player health.

Add in the object you just created for this game to take away a player's life. Learn how to adjust the health of a player and to make it show on the screen.

11. HOW TO ADD A SONG TO GAME

LT: I can add a song to play during my game.

Use the button below to find a song for your game. Once your find the song, download it to your computer. Then, watch below to see how to make it play in your game. how to add a song

13. Add a Menu

LT: I can add a menu for my game.

Use the video to create a menu for the player to click or press a key to take them to the game.

































 

13. Build 

LT: I can add a menu for my game.

Use the video to create a menu for the player to click or press a key to take them to the game.

































 

13. Get Publish On Menu

LT: I can review how to publish my game.

If you do not see Publish in the menu bar, follow this video































 

14. Publish

LT: I can review how to publish my game.

Publish your game to Unity Play using the video below.
































 

15. Screen Record

LT: I can screen record my game

Use the video below to learn how to create a  screen recording of your game. While recording, discuss the steps you took to create the game.
When finished with the recording, turn the recording into Google Classroom assignment.






























 

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