--- title: "Building the Game" content_type: tutorial url: "https://learn.unity.com/course/uca-game-developer-certification-prep-course/unit/unit-2-program-a-basic-game/tutorial/building-the-game?language=en" language: en container_type: course container_title: "UCA: Game Developer - Certification Prep Course" container_url: "https://learn.unity.com/course/uca-game-developer-certification-prep-course.md?language=en" unit_title: "Unit 2 - Program a basic game" unit_url: "https://learn.unity.com/course/uca-game-developer-certification-prep-course/unit/unit-2-program-a-basic-game?language=en" standalone_markdown_url: "https://learn.unity.com/tutorial/building-the-game.md?language=en" previous_title: "Adding AI Navigation" previous_url: "https://learn.unity.com/course/uca-game-developer-certification-prep-course/unit/unit-2-program-a-basic-game/tutorial/adding-ai-navigation?language=en" previous_markdown_url: "https://learn.unity.com/course/uca-game-developer-certification-prep-course/unit/unit-2-program-a-basic-game/tutorial/adding-ai-navigation.md?language=en" next_title: "Fill out a game design document" next_url: "https://learn.unity.com/course/uca-game-developer-certification-prep-course/unit/unit-2-program-a-basic-game/tutorial/fill-out-a-game-design-document?language=en" next_markdown_url: "https://learn.unity.com/course/uca-game-developer-certification-prep-course/unit/unit-2-program-a-basic-game/tutorial/fill-out-a-game-design-document.md?language=en" difficulty: beginner duration_minutes: 10 unity_version: - "6.0" - "6.3" supported_unity_versions: - name: "2022.3" url: "https://learn.unity.com/course/uca-game-developer-certification-prep-course/unit/unit-2-program-a-basic-game/tutorial/building-the-game.md?language=en&version=2022.3" - name: "2020.2" url: "https://learn.unity.com/tutorial/building-the-game.md?language=en&version=2020.2" - name: "2020.1" url: "https://learn.unity.com/tutorial/building-the-game.md?language=en&version=2020.1" - name: "2019.4" url: "https://learn.unity.com/tutorial/building-the-game.md?language=en&version=2019.4" - name: "2019.3" url: "https://learn.unity.com/tutorial/building-the-game.md?language=en&version=2019.3" - name: "6.0" url: "https://learn.unity.com/tutorial/building-the-game.md?language=en&version=6.0" - name: "6.3" url: "https://learn.unity.com/tutorial/building-the-game.md?language=en&version=6.3" last_updated: "2026-08-04T14:24:43.000Z" --- # Building the Game In this tutorial, you’ll: - Create a build of your game for Windows or macOS - Identify the next steps in your personal learning journey **Note:** Linux support is currently in preview, and not fully supported. The steps to build for Linux should be broadly parallel to those for Windows; if you encounter a bug, please [report](https://unity3d.com/unity/qa/bug-reporting) it to the team. ## Materials - [Your_next_steps-Transcript.txt](https://unity-connect-prd.storage.googleapis.com/20200716/644cb28c-2a6b-4e1f-b53f-a7498210cfef/Your_next_steps-Transcript.txt) - [Create_a_build_of_your_game - Transcript.txt]() ## 1. Overview In this final tutorial, you’ll: - Create a build of your game for Windows or macOS - Identify the next steps in your personal learning journey By the end of this tutorial, your game will look something like this: [Video](https://connect-mediagw.unity.com/h1/20230920/videos/0530cc2d-a9df-4891-9409-8152ffcaa43b_8.1.4-final-windowed-executable.mp4) ## 2. Create a build of your game Follow the video or text instructions below to configure your build settings, configure your player settings, build your game, and finally play your standalone game: [Video](https://connect-mediagw.unity.com/h1/20240927/videos/444a2349-cbbb-4bb9-8e90-81ac1696d8af_Unity_RollABall_8.1_U6_V2.mp4) [Download Transcript ](https://unity-connect-prd.storage.googleapis.com/20240924/1970db7d-2771-4883-bef8-b86395397590/Create_a_build_of_your_game%20-%20Transcript.txt) ## 1\. Configure your build settings. - Save your scene. - To open the **Build Settings** window, from the main menu go to **File** > **Build Profiles**. Alternatively, you can press **Shift**+**Control**+**B** (macOS: **Shift**+**Cmd**+**B**). - Select **Windows, Mac,** or **Linux** in the **Platforms** panel - In the **Scene List**, select **Open Scene List**, then **Add Open Scenes** to add your Roll-a-ball game to the build. You can also drag scenes from the **Project** window to this list. - If **SampleScene** is showing in the list, disable it to exclude it from your build. ## 2\. Configure your player settings. - Select **Player Settings** to open a range of different configuration options for the **Game** view. - If you want, change the **Company Name**, **Product Name**, and **Version**. - Select **Resolution and Presentation** and change the **Fullscreen Mode** box to **Windowed**. - By default this will have a resolution of 1024 by 768, but set the default width and height to something smaller if your screen uses a lower resolution. - Close the **Project Settings** window and return to the Build Settings window. ## 3\. Build your game. - Select **Build**. This will bring up a dialog that asks you to choose a build location. - To keep things tidy, create a new folder inside your project called “Builds” at the root of the project, alongside the **Assets** and **Library** folders. - If you’re using macOS, you can also choose a name for your build. - Confirm that you want to **Select Folder** (Windows) or **Save** (macOS). Unity will now build the application and save it to the **Builds** folder. ![](https://connect-mediagw.unity.com/h1/20240924/learn/images/9068bd5c-d2ec-4c65-bd9c-377805caec62_build-profiles-player-settings.png) ## 4\. Play your standalone game! - Navigate to the **Builds** folder and then run the executable application. - **Note:** When building for macOS, Unity builds an .app bundle that contains all of the relevant data and files. When building for Windows, Unity builds an .exe file and a data folder that contains all of the necessary resources. [Video](https://connect-mediagw.unity.com/h1/20230920/videos/40686186-1030-4202-bbbd-52bfcc89fab2_8.1.4-final-windowed-executable.mp4) ## 3. Your next steps After you’ve finished your project, what will you do next? Consider some of the options below: [Video](https://connect-mediagw.unity.com/h1/20211216/videos/d6b91783-21ef-4bd1-85bf-f3fef37f35c6_Unity_RollABall_8_2.mp4) [Download Transcript](https://connect-prd-cdn.unity.com/20200716/644cb28c-2a6b-4e1f-b53f-a7498210cfef/Your_next_steps-Transcript.txt?_ga=2.77618844.943030393.1594530423-42703541.1592249374) ## Solidify your programming fundamentals If you are not already confident with your programming, it is recommended that you start with [Create with Code](https://learn.unity.com/course/create-with-code) or the more comprehensive [Junior Programmer Pathway](https://learn.unity.com/pathway/junior-programmer), which will take your programming skills to the next level. You can also check out the [Creator Kit: Beginner Code](https://learn.unity.com/project/creator-kit-beginner-code) project! ## Expand your artistic design skills. You did a bit of design in this project, but there is an entire [Creative Core pathway](https://learn.unity.com/pathway/creative-core?uv=2020.3) that will take you through the fundamentals of materials, visual effects, lighting, post-processing, audio, user interface design, and more. ## Continue with more game development. If you want to continue down the games path, Unity Learn has a wide range of games-based learning content, including the following: - [2D Beginner Game: Sprite Flight](https://learn.unity.com/course/2d-beginner-game-sprite-flight) - [2D Adventure Game: Robot Repair](https://learn.unity.com/course/2D-adventure-robot-repair) - [3D Stealth Game: Haunted House](https://learn.unity.com/course/3d-stealth-game-haunted-house) ## 4. Submit your project > **Submission required**: media If you went above and beyond and created your own take on the Roll-a-ball game, take a screenshot or screen-recording and post it here to share what you made! To upload your project online as a WebGL build so others can play it, you can: 1. Follow the instructions to [create and build your project for WebGL.](https://learn.unity.com/tutorial/create-and-publish-webgl-builds) 2. Share a link in your submission description below so other people know where to find it. Please also share any "behind-the-scenes" info about how you made your project! Proud of your project? Share it to the [Unity Play showcase](https://play.unity.com/en/showcases/roll-a-ball-challenge) by December 20 for a chance to be featured on a Unity Twitch stream.