How to Find the Game Area in Unity

In Unity, the Game area is usually located in the main center workspace of the Unity Editor.

Look for the Game Tab

Near the top of the main workspace, look for the tabs:

Click the Game tab to open the Game view.

What Does the Game Area Show?

The Game view shows what the player will actually see when the game is running.

The Game view displays what is being seen through the Main Camera.

If You Cannot Find the Game Window

If the Game tab is missing, you can reopen it from the Unity menu.

Select:

The Game window should then appear in the Unity Editor.

What Can You Do in the Game Area?

You can use the Game area to:

• See the player's view
• Test your game
• Watch the Player move
• Watch animations
• Check menus and buttons
• Check score displays
• Test game objects and interactions
• See what the Main Camera is displaying

How to Test Your Game

1. Click the Game tab.
2. Click the Play button at the top of Unity.
3. Watch the Game window.
4. Use your keyboard or mouse controls to test the game.
5. Click the Play button again when you are finished testing.

Scene View vs. Game View

Example

Suppose your 2D game contains:

• Player
• Ground
• Coin
• Platforms

In the Scene view, you can move and arrange these objects.

In the Game view, you see how these objects appear to the player through the Main Camera.

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