How To Install the Research Software
Contents
Eligibility
Software Use
Teachers who are participating in Scalable Game Design research, as well as members of the general public, may follow the steps below to download AgentSheets or download AgentCubes.
Free Registration for Participating Teachers
Teachers who are participating in Scalable Game Design research are eligible to receive a free registration key for professional and classroom use. Please contact Yasko Endo, project manager, for information on how to get started.
Free Trial / Lite Mode for Everyone Else
AgentSheets: Members of the general public may receive a short term free trial. The software is also available for purchase.
AgentCubes: Members of the general public may use AgentCubes Lite for free. A full version is also available for purchase.
Downloading and Installing AgentSheets
Download a trial version of AgentSheets for Mac or Windows from AgentSheets, Inc.
- Teachers who are participating in the research should enter their free registration key into this version of the software when opening it for the first time, following instructions provided by Yasko (ignore the key in the email that accompanies the download).
- Individuals who are not participating in the research should use the three day free trial key received by email.
System requirements, installation, and registration
Troubleshooting
- AgentSheets download and installation FAQ
- Are you being asked to enter the registration key repeatedly? If so, you are opening AgentSheets from the disk image. To fix this problem, move AgentSheets into your application folder and open the software from there.
Downloading and Installing AgentCubes
Download a free version of AgentCubes for Mac or Windows from AgentSheets, Inc.
- Teachers who are participating in the research should enter their free registration key into this version of the software when opening it for the first time, following instructions provided by Yasko (ignore the key in the email that accompanies the download).
- Individuals who are not participating in the research should start the software in Lite Mode (don't enter a key).
System requirements are shown on the download page
Try it out
- Run one of the demonstration programs, such as Sokoban
- Make your first 3D game (Maze Craze)
