Hello Unity Community!!! Welcome to our very first Learn-Along featuring Roll-A-Ball on Unity Learn! 
From December 9 through December 16, 2024, our Unity Community team members and Unity experts will be standing by on this thread to support you with any troubleshooting or encouragement you need to complete this short but mighty 3D beginner course.
Who is This Learn-Along For?
Are you just getting started on your game development journey? Have you used Unity before but haven’t been in the Editor in a while/are trying to improve your game dev skills? Are you a teacher looking for an exciting and accessible introduction into Unity and game development?
If you said yes to any of the above, this Learn-Along is just for you!
How Do You Start the Learn-Along?
Start the Roll-A-Ball Learning Project on Unity Learn by clicking here! You’ll be greeted with the individual tutorials that make up the Roll-A-Ball project. Follow them step-by-step and work your way towards your very
This content is self-paced so please take your time and, most importantly, HAVE FUN!!!
What You Will Learn?
While following along with Roll-A-Ball, you’ll:
- Use Unity Editor and its built-in capabilities to set up a simple game environment.
- Write your own custom scripts to create the game functionality.
- Create a basic user interface to improve the game experience.
- Build your game, so other people can play it!
Project Objectives
- Understand how to Navigate the Editor
- Create Scripts in C#
- Set up input using the new Input System.
- Create a Basic User Interface
What Do I Do After I Complete The Roll-A-Ball Project?
Your journey is not over!!! After completing the Roll-A-Ball Learning Project, we highly encourage you to “remix” your game and add your own unique touch to Roll-A-Ball.
Follow this link to a special tutorial that will help you Make Roll-A-Ball Your Own!
Explore tips for building on the original Roll-A-Ball project. Learn how to swap out assets, add custom sounds, go wild with VFX, and generally transform this basic game into an expression of your unique imagination.
When you’ve completed your own very special version of Roll-A-Ball, you’ll be able to submit you’re work to the Roll-A-Ball Showcase on Unity Play to be considered in one of these five categories:
Best Overall
Most Fun
Best Graphics
Best Sound
Weirdest (Up to interpretation. Art is subjective, yeah? Haha.)
We’ll also be streaming on Twitch + YouTube, featuring submitted submissions and award winners!
Post In This Topic With Any Questions Throughout The Week!!!
As mentioned above, the Unity Community team and Unity experts will be standing by on this thread to support you with any troubleshooting or encouragement you need!
Please keep posts on-topic, be respectful + kind, and don’t be afraid to jump in and help your fellow learners as you all go along this journey!!!
Thank You So Much!!! Happy Learning!
On behalf of the Unity Learn and Community team, Happy Learning and let’s get the ball rolling!!! 
My game is called ‘Incrediballs’. Can you tell me if there is any possibility to get one of my uploads running and tested by the jury, or is it impossible to evaluate my game in this state? Thank you for your support and have a nice Sunday!
