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Use ads to monetize the game across supported platforms. Interstitial integration is required: every game must show interstitial ads at natural breakpoints to qualify for platform revenue share. Other formats are optional additions.

Never show ads in the middle of active gameplay. Show them at natural pauses: level transitions, map changes, game over, or return to menu.

Which format to use

Format	Status	When to show	Player choice
Interstitial	Required	Level transitions, game over, menu→gameplay	Automatic
Rewarded	Recommended	Player opts in for an in-game reward	Opt-in
Banner	Recommended	Idle screens (menu, lobby, pause)	Always visible
Advanced Banners	Recommended	Custom banner placements with extra control	Always visible
AdBlock detection	Optional	Detect and react to blocked ads	n/a

Recommended integration order

1. Interstitial — required. Hook into level transitions and game-over screens.

2. Rewarded — add reward-for-watching loops: extra life, double coins, hint, skip. This usually has the highest eCPM because players opt in.

3. Banner — fill idle screens. Start with isBannerSupported/bannerState to avoid layout glitches on platforms that don't support banners.

4. Advanced Banners — use when default banner placement is not flexible enough.

5. AdBlock detection — optional, useful for fallback messaging.

We wrote an article on how to properly monetize your game, best practices, and lifehacks. Check it out here: https://wiki.playgama.com/playgama/guides/monetization/best-practices