Variables and Arrays - Construct 2 Game Development by Example - page 65

Adding a variable
Adding variables in games is really important. Without variables, you cannot store any
data. This will make the game almost nonfunctional, and it limits you to small games.
To add a variable, go to your event sheet and right-click on it. This should bring up a cas-
cading menu. Clicking on the Add event icon will let you add a variable:
There are two types of variables in Construct 2: global and local variables. Variables can
be seen in different places. Global variables will be seen throughout the entire game. Local
variables you want only to be seen by a game object or a function.