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What is GameSalad?

GameSalad is game development software. For Education, GameSalad aims to bring the power of a world class game development to empower students to learn Computer Science concepts in an engaging manner. GameSalad aims to promote 21st Century Skills in a fun project based learning environment.

GameSalad aims to provide educators with the flexibility to teach in the classroom or at home. Students need access to a modern desktop web browser, including Chromebooks, and they can learn with GameSalad anywhere. Students can sign in with Google or custom anonymous logins. Teachers can assign tutorials, view progress remotely. Shared editing allows students and teachers to collaborate on projects.

GameSalad boasts a visual programming platform that empowers students to build video games without the frustration of traditional coding syntax. Also, GameSalad's web-based curriculum provides educators with tools to to teach their students computer science fundamentals. Units are designed to be modular. Each unit covers one or more topics and each features a specific game genre or mechanic, to give maximum flexibility to design a program of study that meets the needs of students. The curriculum is state standards aligned.


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Deployment TypesOn-Premise, SaaS
Operating SystemsWindows, Mac
Mobile ApplicationApple iOS, Android

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What is GameSalad?
GameSalad is game development software from the Austin-based company of the same name. For Education, GameSalad aims to bring the power of a world class game development to empower students to learn Computer Science concepts in an engaging manner. GameSalad aims to promote 21st Century Skills in a fun project based learning environment.
How much does GameSalad cost?
GameSalad starts at $19.