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Buildbox Fundamentals
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Buildbox Fundamentals

Welcome to Buildbox Classic! In this tutorial we will go over all of the fundamentals of developing video games with Buildbox Classic. After watching this video, you should feel comfortable moving on to the Make Your Own Game tutorial series.

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Make Your Own Game Series

Creating the Basics
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Creating the Basics

In this first lesson, a lot of information will be covered to provide you with a solid foundation to work with. We’ll explain exactly what Buildbox is and how you can use it to build your own game without using a single line of code.

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Collision Shapes and Object Settings
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Collision Shapes and Object Settings

In this course we’ll explain what collision shapes are and how they affect your game’s gameplay. You’ll learn how to use the options available in the collision shape editor to resize, add points, and reset an image.

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Build Your First Levels
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Build Your First Levels

In this hands-on tutorial, you’ll get to watch and follow along with the instructor as you build the first game level in ‘GLTCH’ together. There’s a bonus time-lapse segment that quickly shows 10 more levels being built. Pay attention and watch closely to learn how to effectively build out levels.

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Making it Unique
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Making it Unique

In this fourth video of the ‘Make Your Own Game’ series, you’ll learn how to make a game that’s truly unique. We’ll go beyond graphics and explore game characters and the way they interact.

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Actions, Effects, and Logic
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Actions, Effects, and Logic

We’ll cover how to import coins for players to collect, how to add a coin tracker to your game’s UI, invincibility power-ups and the use of path logic pieces. You’ll also learn how to add beautiful light effects and particle effects in creative ways to make your game look really professional.

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Animated Menus and Game Sounds
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Animated Menus and Game Sounds

In this lesson we’ll cover how to not only animate the menu sections like the game title or start button, but how to load music into your game and trigger specific sound and animation effects. You’ll learn new ways to integrate sound and music throughout your game.

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Make Multiple Game Modes
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Make Multiple Game Modes

In this lesson you’ll learn how to make a game with multiple game modes for your players to choose from. Watch and learn how to make an exciting turbo mode and a hard mode all within Buildbox.

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Coin Shop and Multiple Characters
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Coin Shop and Multiple Characters

You’ll learn how to add character purchasing features to your shop, and we’ll explain the various character settings available further as well. The lesson will also teach you how to add unlock buttons to each item or character for advanced monetization later down the line.

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Exporting
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Exporting

You’ll learn how to get your game ready for export and all the necessary information you need to fill out to get your app up and running in your chosen platform’s marketplace.

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Tips, Tricks, and Hacks
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Tips, Tricks, and Hacks

We’ll share some essential game design principles like elegance and tips that you can use to make your own game appear more minimal, yet sleek. You’ll also learn the most important rule you need to follow in order to make your game publisher ready and much more.

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Polishing your Game
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Polishing your Game

In this last video, you’ll learn a clever tip to get your collision shapes precise. We’ll show you how to give your character an exploding death, so it looks like he shatters into tiny little versions of itself.

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Publishing to the App Stores

How to Publish to Google Play

How to Publish to Google Play

In this tutorial, you will learn how to take your Buildbox games and publish them on Android in the Google Play Store!

How to Publish to the App Store

How to Publish to the App Store

In this tutorial, you will learn how to take your Buildbox games and publish them on iOS in the Apple App Store!

Gameplay

Multiple Character Selector
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Multiple Character Selector

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Using Creator
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Using Creator

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Character Assets
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Character Assets

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Object Assets
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Object Assets

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Background Assets
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Background Assets

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Scene Selection Bar
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Scene Selection Bar

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Sub Assets
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Sub Assets

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Game Preview
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Game Preview

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Menus

Adding Multiple Worlds
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Adding Multiple Worlds

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Menu Editor
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Menu Editor

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Menu Editor Overview
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Menu Editor Overview

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Menu Bar
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Menu Bar

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Actions, Effects & Logic

Lock Button
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Lock Button

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Menu Jump
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Menu Jump

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Paths
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Paths

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Portal and Gatekeeper Logic Piece
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Portal and Gatekeeper Logic Piece

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Logic Transform
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Logic Transform

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Mirror Effect
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Mirror Effect

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Particle Effect
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Particle Effect

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Flag Effect
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Flag Effect

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Trail Effect
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Trail Effect

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Light Effect
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Light Effect

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Power Up Assets
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Power Up Assets

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Advanced Power Up Assets
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Advanced Power Up Assets

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