Create an Idle Tycoon Game using Visual Scripting in Unity
Build a complete idle business tycoon game in Unity using Bolt visual scripting - no coding experience required!
The Idle Tycoon Game You'll Build
Create a fully-functional idle business tycoon game with automated money generation, multiple stores, and managers - all with visual scripting!
Core Game Features
- Money System: Click to earn and track money
- Multiple Stores: Buy and manage businesses
- Progress Timers: Visual progress bars for profits
- Store Upgrades: Purchase improvements
- Manager System: Automate store operations
Visual Scripting Features
- Flow Machines: Complex game logic visually
- Custom Events: Communication between objects
- Super Units: Reusable visual components
- Timer Systems: Automated profit generation
- UI Integration: Buttons, sliders, text updates
Complete Curriculum - 14 Comprehensive Lessons
Foundation & Setup (3 Lessons)
| 1 | Introduction - Build a Fun Idle Tycoon Game Course overview and what you'll create with visual scripting |
1:35 |
| 2 | Setting up Unity Project and Installing Bolt Configure Unity and install Bolt visual scripting system |
3:13 |
| 3 | Creating Your First Flow Machine in Bolt Build your first visual script and understand node-based programming |
16:52 |
Core Game Mechanics (4 Lessons)
| 4 | Capture onClick Event and MAKE MONEY!! Handle button clicks to generate money, update UI display |
9:51 |
| 5 | Create Timer and Progress Slider Implement timed profit generation with visual progress bars |
9:03 |
| 6 | Upgrade Layout for Idle Stores Design professional UI layout for multiple store displays |
7:56 |
| 7 | Refactor and Create Flow Machine for Stores Build modular store system with reusable visual scripts |
17:10 |
Advanced Systems (4 Lessons)
| 8 | Custom Events to Update Money in Game Manager Create event system for communication between game components |
16:44 |
| 9 | Using Super Units to Organize Flow Machines Create reusable components for cleaner visual scripts |
8:06 |
| 10 | Finish Implementing the Buy Button Complete purchase system for buying new stores |
16:14 |
| 11 | Getting Profits From Multiple Stores Manage multiple income sources, customize store names |
8:10 |
Automation & Polish (3 Lessons)
| 12 | Create Managers to Automate Store Timers Build manager system for hands-free profit generation |
19:15 |
| 13 | Refactoring with Super Units Improve code organization using advanced Super Unit techniques |
16:09 |
| 14 | Refactoring References to Game Manager Optimize game architecture for better performance and maintainability |
18:40 |
Visual Scripting & Game Dev Skills You'll Master
Bolt Visual Scripting
- Flow Machines: Create complex game logic visually
- Node Connections: Link inputs and outputs
- Variables: Store and manage game data
- Events: React to player input and timers
- Super Units: Build reusable components
- Custom Events: Object communication
Idle Game Mechanics
- Click Mechanics: Manual money generation
- Timers: Automated profit cycles
- Progress Bars: Visual feedback systems
- Store Management: Multiple business entities
- Upgrade Systems: Purchase improvements
- Manager Automation: Hands-free gameplay
Unity Development
- UI System: Buttons, sliders, text displays
- Prefabs: Reusable game objects
- Scene Management: Organize game elements
- Layout Design: Professional UI arrangement
- Component System: Unity's modular approach
- Testing: Play-test and debug visually
Game Architecture
- Game Manager: Central control system
- Event Systems: Decoupled communication
- Modular Design: Reusable store components
- Refactoring: Improve code organization
- State Management: Track game progress
- Performance: Optimize visual scripts
Project Highlights
Complete Idle Tycoon Game
Build a fully-playable idle business game with multiple stores, automated profits, managers, and progression systems - all without writing code!
Professional Visual Scripting
Master Bolt's powerful visual scripting system. Learn to create complex game logic using nodes, connections, and visual programming techniques.
Scalable Architecture
Build games the right way with proper architecture. Learn event systems, managers, and modular design that scales to larger projects.
Real Idle Game Features
Implement actual idle game mechanics used in popular titles - timers, automation, upgrades, and exponential progression.
Who This Course Is Perfect For
Non-Programmers
Want to make games but intimidated by code? Visual scripting lets you create complex games by connecting visual nodes - no syntax to memorize!
Idle Game Fans
Love Cookie Clicker, Adventure Capitalist, or Idle Miner? Learn to create your own addictive idle games with progression and automation.
Unity Beginners
New to Unity? Start with visual scripting to understand game development concepts before diving into traditional programming.
Designers & Artists
Creative professionals who want to prototype games quickly without relying on programmers. Bolt makes game logic accessible to everyone.
Prerequisites
- Unity installed (free Personal edition works great)
- Basic Unity navigation knowledge helpful but not required
- No programming experience needed!
- Passion for creating games
Why Learn with Bolt Visual Scripting?
Immediate Results
See your game logic working instantly. No compilation errors, no syntax mistakes - just connect nodes and watch your game come to life.
Visual Understanding
Perfect for visual learners. See the flow of your game logic as a graph, making it easy to understand and debug.
Professional Tool
Bolt is used in professional game development. The skills you learn apply to real-world game production.
Rapid Prototyping
Build and test game ideas quickly. Visual scripting is perfect for game jams and rapid prototype development.
Gateway to Programming
Learn programming concepts visually first. If you later decide to learn C#, you'll already understand the logic.
Course Details
Quick Facts
- 14 Video Lessons
- 3+ Hours Content
- Bolt Visual Scripting
- No Coding Required
- Unity Engine
- Idle Tycoon Game
- Lifetime Access
You'll Build
A complete idle tycoon game with:
- Click-to-earn money system
- Multiple business stores
- Automated profit timers
- Progress bar animations
- Store upgrade system
- Manager automation
- Professional UI layout
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What's Included
- 14 HD video lessons
- Complete project files
- Bolt setup guide
- Visual scripting tutorials
- Certificate of completion
- Lifetime course access