GameSalad

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GameSalad is a free, drag and drop game creation engine for the development of iPhone, iPad, Android & HTML5 games. Using GameSalad developers can test games on Apple devices (no coding required) and publish games to the App Store. The engine is also powered by a complex behavior library to enable creative freedom for game designers. Plus to business objectives, GameSalad team has a noble goal to enable anyone to engage with STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) and learn Computer Science through video game creation.

One of GameSalad’s main features is it’s testing tool, the In-App Previewer, which can be used to test game logic and behavior sets. Its web publishing system allows for quick and easy cross-platform publishing to supported targets including iPhone, iPad, Android, Kindle, Nook, Windows 8 and Mac desktop. Developers can also instantly publish games to the HTML5 powered GameSalad Arcade

Create, test and publish iPhone, iPad, Android and HTML5 games
In-App Previewer to test game logic and behavior sets
Cross-platform publishing available for ebook readers, Windows 8 and Mac desktop

Key Features

Make your own game quickly and easily
Supports Android, iOS, Windows and Amazon Marketplace
Drag-and-drop coding platform
GameSalad Pro allows you to add social features and monetization options
Access to a variety of leading ad network partners including Chartboost, Playhaven, Revmob and iAd
Technical support is on hand
Amazon’s GameCircle is supported
Display ads where you want
The free-to-play model is available to app developers that want to use it
Tutorials that teach you how to get up and running

GameSalad Pricing

You can try GameSalad for free on a trial period. For long-term use, you can pick either GameSalad Basic or GameSalad Pro. Cracks are also available. The paid plans include:

GameSalad Case Studies

Here are some case studies about GameSalad:

David Conover, a game designer teacher at Connally High School in Pflugerville, Texas, talks about his experience with teaching game design using GameSalad. “GameSalad Creator is the fastest and easiest way for my students to design and create their own games in the classroom.” You can download the White Paper here.

Level Up your STEM Education Program

Chris Bruce, a physics teacher at James B. Conant High School in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, says that “students are much more motivated to figure out how to solve a difficult technical (math or logic) problem if it will lead to better creative expression,” and that “GameSalad is one of the best tools to utilize in the classroom.” You can download the Presentation here.

Game Salad Alternatives and Competitors

Other options for codeless game development include the following:

Stencyl is a game creation platform enabling developers to design once and play anywhere across multiple platforms including iOS, Android, Flash, Windows, Mac and Linux without the need for code.
Corona Labs is a development SDK which can be used to develop rich mobile apps for iOS, Android, Kindle and Nook from a single code base.
Construct 2 by Scirra, Construct 2 is Scirra’s flagship product, it is the next generation of programming-free game creation.

GameSalad Headquarters

US
8911 N Capital of Texas Hwy Ste 2210 Austin,
TX 78759
United States

Key People

Brent Dusing – Chief Executive Officer of GameSalad

Brent is a technology business leader with a successful track record of pioneering and building leading companies in new markets. He has over a decade’s worth of experience as CEO taking companies from concept to product to business execution to scale to market leadership to liquidity.

GameSalad Jobs and Careers

GameSalad lists available jobs and positions here with openings in Texas across roles in Sales and Customer Services.

You can find employee reviews of GameSalad on the company’s Glassdoor profile here.

GameSalad Resources

There are a wide range of places to get GameSalad tutorials:

GameSalad Info

Platforms:	Android, HTML5
Types:	App Builder, Game Development, Game Engine
Groups:	App Development Software

GameSalad News

Business of Apps publishes research on best app building software Posted on February 12, 2018 by Alberto Furlan io, Appsgeyser, Gamesalad, Fliplet, ShoutEm,GoodBarber, MobileRoadie, BuildFire,AppsBuilder, iBuildApps,Swiftic,AppsBar,AppMakr,Chupamobile,SiberianCMS....
The Big List of Android & iOS Game Development Tools, Engines, Libraries and Resources Posted on February 16, 2016 by Alberto Furlan GameSalad –This game-development tool is almost as beautiful as the games it makes, and more than....
The Big List of Mobile Game Development Tools, Engines, Guides and Resources Posted on October 31, 2014 by Christopher Reynolds GameSalad – Drag and drop game creation platform that lets you develop and publish to Windows Phone,....
Top IOS & Android Mobile Game Development Tools, Frameworks, Engines & Resources Posted on October 22, 2012 by Christopher Reynolds GameSalad – Drag and drop game creation platform that lets you develop and publish to Windows Phone,....
The Best Mobile Website and App Building Tools Posted on August 13, 2012 by Christopher Reynolds GameSalad - Platform that lets you create iPhone, Android and HTML5 games from scratch without any coding....

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Articles from the GameSalad blog:

Remote Teaching with GameSalad Posted on 01st December 2020 (about 2 months ago)
Social Distancing Modeling Posted on 19th May 2020 (about 8 months ago)
GameDesign Resources & GameJams Posted on 19th May 2020 (about 8 months ago)
CREEED Partners with Canutillo ISD to Bring Computer Science Education to all Canutillo Middle School Students Posted on 01st November 2018 (about 2 years ago)
BISD Brings STEM Education to all Middle School Students through GameSalad Posted on 26th October 2018 (about 2 years ago)

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