By How to Build a Casino Game Using Unity
Unity is one of the most popular game engines for building casino games — from blackjack and roulette to complex multiplayer experiences. In this post, we’ll cover the key decisions to make when building a casino game in Unity, including the difference between 2D and 3D, tools for modeling, and options for adding multiplayer features.
2D vs 3D Casino Games: What Should You Choose?
One of the first decisions you’ll make is whether to build your casino game in 2D or 3D. Each approach has its benefits:
2D Casino Games
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Lighter and faster: Great for mobile and low-end devices.
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Simpler animations: Easier to design and control.
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Smaller file size: Quicker loading and better performance.
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Ideal for games like classic slots, plinko, or dice.
3D Casino Games
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More immersive: You can move the camera, zoom in on action, and create dynamic angles.
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Realistic visuals: Better suited for table games like blackjack, roulette, or baccarat.
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Highly customizable: Add details like chips, cards, dealers, and environments.
At Playmex Studios, we often use Blender for creating 3D assets, then import them directly into Unity for animation and integration. Blender offers full flexibility and is widely supported by Unity.
Multiplayer Functionality and Server Connection
If you’re planning to make your game multiplayer — such as poker, blackjack, or even roulette — you’ll need to integrate secure backend services.
We recommend using HTTPS-secured communication for server interactions. For real-time multiplayer functionality, you can connect your Unity game to services like:
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Photon
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Mirror
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Node.js servers
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Or custom backends connected to a MongoDB database (like we use in our multiplayer templates).
Depending on your needs, you can also enable account creation, betting logic, and server-authoritative results.
Summary
Building a casino game in Unity is a great choice thanks to its flexibility, cross-platform support, and powerful graphics pipeline. Whether you choose 2D or 3D depends on your target devices and visual goals, and for multiplayer, secure server connection is key.
If you’re looking for ready-made templates or help with development, we offer a full range of casino game templates at Playmex Studios.