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Creating Your First Game

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The Arcade Beta will be available shortly—developers will be able to login and get their API very soon!

How to Create a Game for Aviator Arcade​

If you want to create a game for Aviator Arcade, follow these steps to get started:

  1. Download the Aviator Arcade Plugin.

Before integrating the API, you'll need to download the Aviator Arcade Plugin. You can find it here:

  1. Create a Project & Get Your API Key

    • Log in to the Aviator Arcade platform.
    • Navigate to the Projects section and create a new project.
    • Once your project is set up, you'll receive an API key—this is required to integrate your game with the Aviator Arcade API.
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Keep your API key stored somewhere safe and never share it with anyone!

  1. Integrate the API into Your Unity 6 Project

Use our official guide for Unity 6 to properly integrate the Aviator Arcade API into your game. This ensures seamless communication between your game and the Arcade platform.

  1. Game Build Settings

When building your game for release, make sure to configure the following settings:

  • Test Mode: OFF (Test mode should only be used during development)
  • Close Game on Submit: ON (This ensures the game exits once the score is submitted)

Unity API Settings

  1. Uploading Your Game

Once your Unity WebGL build is ready, you need to:

  • Zip your Unity WebGL build
  • Make sure the index.html file is in the root of the ZIP file

  1. Submitting & Publishing Your Game

    • Add a version to your project.
    • Wait for approval from our admins.
    • Once approved, set it as the active version.
    • Your game is now live on Aviator Arcade! 🎉
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The best games for Aviator Arcade are those that feel like true arcade hall experiences—fast, skill-based, and endlessly replayable. To make your game stand out, consider these key elements:

Endless Gameplay – The best arcade games don’t have a set ending. Instead, they challenge players to survive as long as possible, with difficulty increasing over time. This keeps the competition alive and the high scores climbing!

Simple Controls, Deep Strategy – Make your game easy to pick up but hard to master. A well-balanced game rewards skill, quick reflexes, and smart decision-making.

High Score Focus – Players should always be chasing a better score. Whether it’s collecting points, surviving waves of enemies, or performing skillful combos, the goal is to keep them engaged.

Instant Fun – No long tutorials, no slow intros. Players should be able to jump right in and start playing within seconds.

Classic Arcade Feel – Think of old-school arcade games with bright visuals, catchy sound effects, and fast action. Pixel art, neon aesthetics, or modern smooth designs—all can work as long as they bring the excitement.

By following these steps, you'll ensure your game is properly set up for Aviator Arcade! 🚀