Tutorial:An introduction to Game Maker/Registration

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Game Maker can be used free of charge. The unregistered version, though, has some limitations and shows a little logo when running a game. To unlock the additional features, remove the logo, and support the further development of the software, you are strongly recommended to register your copy of Game Maker. Registration will add the following features:

• No Game Maker logo when running a game.
• Rotated, color blended and translucent sprites.
• Additional actions for e.g. CD music, rotated text, and colorized shapes.
• Special sound effects and positional sound.
• A number of advanced drawing functions, e.g. textured polygons.
• A particle system to create fireworks, flames, rain, and other effects.
• Functions for 3D graphics.
• The possibility of making multiplayer games that can be played over a network.
• Functions to create and modify resources (sprites, backgrounds, etc.) while the game is running.
• A collection of functions to create and use data structures.
• Functions for motion planning.
• The possibility of extending Game Maker using DLLs.

The registration fee for Game Maker is only 15 Euro or an equivalent amount in another currency, currently e.g. US $20. There are a number of ways in which you can register your copy of the program. The easiest way is to use online registration using a secure credit card payment system or a PayPal account. Alternatively you can transfer money to our bank account, send us a money order or send cash. Details can be found on the Game Maker registration web site.

To register your copy of Game Maker use the web site above or choose Registration from the Help menu. At the left of the form that appears click the button Go to Registration Webpage. You will be directed to our web page where the different registration options are indicated, including the online registration.

Once your registration has been received an email will be sent to you with the name and key and information on how to enter the key in the program. To enter they key, again choose Registration from the Help menu. At the left of the form press the button Enter a Registration Key. Type the name and the key and ress OK. If you made no mistakes the program is registered.

If you had a registered version 5 of Game Maker installed on your machine you can exchange your version 55 registration key for a version 6 registration key. To this end choose Registration from the Help menu. At the left of the form a button Convert a Version 5 Key should be visible in this case. (If not there is no valid version 5 registration or your version 6 is already registered.) Also a text is shown explaining how to convert keys. Carefully read and follow the instructions and then press the button.