Small Game Mechanics & Prototyping

How to Build a Health and Lives System in Unity for Mobile Games

March 30, 2026March 30, 2026George JonesLeave a Comment

Almost every mobile game needs a health system. Whether your player loses hearts in a platformer, takes damage from enemies in an action game, or burns through lives in a puzzle game, the underlying mechanic is the same: a value goes down, a UI updates, and when it hits zero, something happens. In this tutorial, […]

How to Build a Countdown Timer in Unity That Pauses, Resets, and Triggers Game Over

March 16, 2026March 16, 2026George JonesLeave a Comment

Create a unity timer countdown mobile game with pause, reset, and game over functionality. Follow our expert tutorial for Unity game development.

Coin Collection Mechanic in Unity 2D: Trigger Zones, Sound Effects, and Score Display

March 10, 2026March 16, 2026George JonesLeave a Comment

Implement a Unity coin collection mechanic 2D with trigger zones, sound effects, and score display. Learn step-by-step how to optimize for mobile performance and avoid common pitfalls.

Simple Enemy AI in Unity: How to Make Enemies Chase the Player Without Complex Pathfinding

February 23, 2026March 16, 2026George JonesLeave a Comment

Create a basic enemy AI in Unity that chases the player using a simple script and Unity’s official NavMeshAgent component, as described in Unity’s documentation.

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How to Save Game Data in Unity: A Practical Guide for Mobile Games

February 2, 2026March 16, 2026George JonesLeave a Comment

You just built your idle clicker. Players tap, earn coins, upgrade — and then close the app. When they come back, everything is gone. Game over. Not from losing, but from a missing save system. Saving data is one of those things that feels optional until it isn’t. Every mobile game needs it, and Unity […]

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How to Prototype a Tap-to-Jump Mechanic in Unity in Under 30 Minutes

January 27, 2026February 26, 2026George JonesLeave a Comment

Prototype a mobile game with a tap-to-jump mechanic in Unity in under 30 minutes with our tutorial, covering Unity best practices and mobile performance considerations.

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How to Build a Simple Save System With JSON for Mobile Games in Unity

January 9, 2026February 26, 2026George JonesLeave a Comment

Discover how to build a simple save system using JSON in Unity for mobile games, avoiding common beginner mistakes and optimizing for mobile performance.

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Rapid Prototyping Workflow: Test a Game Idea on Your Phone in One Afternoon

December 28, 2025February 26, 2026George JonesLeave a Comment

Rapid prototyping Unity mobile: test game on phone Unity quickly with our guide. Learn to minimize draw calls, optimize memory, and implement Unity’s best practices for mobile game development.

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Endless Runner Core Loop: Spawning, Scoring, and Difficulty Scaling in 200 Lines of Code

December 22, 2025February 26, 2026George JonesLeave a Comment

Follow our Unity endless runner tutorial for a comprehensive guide on procedural spawning, scoring, and difficulty scaling on mobile devices

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Building a Swipe-to-Match Puzzle Mechanic From Scratch in Unity

December 10, 2025February 26, 2026George JonesLeave a Comment

Implement a Unity match puzzle mechanic with swipe gesture in your mobile game. Our tutorial covers code snippets, performance optimization, and best practices.

Category: Small Game Mechanics & Prototyping