Knife (Admob + GDPR + Android Studio)

✨ Key Features

• One-tap Throwing: Simple timing mechanic with progressive difficulty & rotating targets.
• Level & Boss Rounds: Speed, rotation, and obstacle patterns ramp challenge and retention.
• Juicy Feedback: Screen shake, pops, hit sparks, and rewarding sound effects.
• Lives/Retry System: Optional rewarded-ad continue to boost playtime and revenue.
• Economy Hooks: Coin drops and unlockable knife skins (sample data included).
• Ad Monetization: Integrated Google AdMob (banner, interstitial, rewarded).
• GDPR/Privacy: Consent prompt & privacy-policy placeholder ready for EU compliance.
• Lightweight Build: Small APK size, low CPU/GPU footprint, ultra-fast loading.
• Offline Play: Works without network; ads show when available.
• Localization-ready: Strings externalized for easy translation.

⚙️ Technical Stack

• Engine/Framework: Native Android (Java/Kotlin)
• IDE & Build: Android Studio + Gradle
• Rendering: Canvas-based 2D (or lightweight framework as provided)
• Ads: Google Mobile Ads SDK (AdMob)
• Data: SharedPreferences/local files for saves & settings
• Backend: None required (fully client-side)

Minimum Android: 5.0 Lollipop (API 21) or higher

🧩 Installation Guide

1. Open the project in Android Studio; let Gradle sync.
2. Rename package & appId to your domain; update applicationId in build.gradle.
3. Branding: Replace app icon, splash, colors, and strings; add your Privacy Policy URL.
4. Configure AdMob: Insert your App ID and ad unit IDs (banner/interstitial/rewarded) and enable test ads for QA.
5. GDPR: Keep consent dialog enabled; add your policy link & ad-personalization choices.
6. Build & Release: Generate a signed AAB (recommended) or APK and submit to Google Play.

📦 Deliverables

• ✅ Full Android Studio source code (Java/Kotlin)
• ✅ Game scenes, assets, and sample levels
• ✅ AdMob integration stubs (banner/interstitial/rewarded)
• ✅ GDPR consent UI & policy placeholders
• ✅ Documentation/README
• ✅ GPL license file

📱 Supported Platforms

• Android phones & tablets: API 21+ (Lollipop and above)

🧠 Notes

• License: Distributed under the GPL—you may study, modify, and redistribute under GPL terms.
• Customization Tips:
  • Tweak rotation speed, spawn patterns, and knife count per level in config files.
  • Add daily rewards, missions, and skin rarities to increase retention and ARPDAU.
  • Use rewarded ads for “continue” or “unlock skin” flows; cap interstitials to protect UX.
• SEO Assurance: Optimize your store listing with phrases like “knife throwing game,” “hyper-casual arcade,” and “offline timing game,” and include short gameplay GIFs for higher conversion.

👨‍💻 Original Developer Credit

Please retain attribution to the original author (e.g., marketplace listing on
CodeCanyon) to acknowledge their expertise and the code’s provenance.

🔒 Disclaimer

This package is a GPL redistribution for educational, testing, and development use. We are not the original vendor and do not provide official support or warranties. All trademarks and third-party SDK names (Google AdMob, etc.) are property of their respective owners. Ensure compliance with Google Play policies, age ratings, and regional privacy laws (GDPR/CCPA) before publishing.