Recruitment of closed beta testers for Android "Springin'" that anyone can easily create games on their smartphones!

Mechanism Design Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Hakata-ku, Fukuoka, CEO: Shunsuke Nakamura, hereinafter "Mechanism Design") is a creative visual programming app that allows even beginners to create their own games and picture books with an iPhone or iPad. We develop and operate "Spring in'". In May, we released an Android version that implemented only the "play" function, and received a lot of feedback. We are also proceeding with the development of a complete version of Springin'for Android devices that also implements the "make" function requested by many people, and although there are still improvements, the development of basic functions has been completed. bottom. Therefore, in response to the request to touch it as soon as possible, we decided to recruit users who can use it in the form of a closed beta test before the official release this fall. Closed beta tester recruitment page: https://note.springin.org/n/n016cb6c754d9 ■ What is the closed beta test? The closed beta version is a limited version for participants. Enter your email address in the dedicated form, and once registration is complete, you can become a "tester" who can experience the app. With your help, the app will be able to release a higher level finished version, and testers will be able to experience the features as soon as possible and be involved in the development of the app. It's a technique. This time, we are looking for an Android version of the tester, so those who have an Android device and a Google account (Gmail address) registered on that device are eligible. Click here for details on how to register: https://note.springin.org/n/n016cb6c754d9 In addition, we will open a dedicated Twitter account and send out information. Twitter account: https://twitter.com/SpringinDev ■ What is Springin'Springin is a creative programming app developed by Mechanism Design that anyone can easily create digital works without using letters.

Even if you are a programming inexperienced person or a young child who can not read and write yet, you can become a creator who can create your own original work such as games and moving picture books by combining attribute icons that you can add sounds and movements to the pictures and photos you drew. increase. Since we can create high-quality works, not only children but also adults are increasing. It also has a platform where you can distribute your digital works to other users through the in-app market and download works made by other users. In 2020, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry adopted it in the "Mira Pro 2020" initiative to enhance elementary school programming education. The cumulative number of downloads has exceeded 750,000 (as of August 10, 2021). Springin'Official Site: https://www.springin.org/ In addition, 96% of parents answered that they were creative, demonstrating educational effects. Results of Awareness Survey by Parents: https://note.springin.org/n/ncc7b668e604f ■ Mechanism Design Co., Ltd. Under the corporate philosophy of "designing a mechanism that makes everyone smile," in 2005, Hyundai Table Established by Shunsuke Nakamura. As a pioneer of user-participatory content, we boast more than 1,500 achievements. He has received numerous awards both in Japan and overseas, including the Grand Prix at a global contest sponsored by Intel Corporation, the 13th Japan e-Learning Awards Category Award, and EdTech Japan Global Pitch 2017. From 2020, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry will participate in "Mira Pro", an initiative to enhance programming education at elementary schools nationwide, as a cooperating company, and create programming for children through the programming app Springin'. We are focusing on developing creative human resources who will lead the future of the Japanese manufacturing industry by letting them experience the fun. Location: Hakata Hojo Building 401, 4-8-15 Hakata Ekimae, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-0011 Established: February 2005 Representative: Shunsuke Nakamura (Doctor of Engineering) URL: https://www.shikumi. co.jp/ ■ Contact for inquiries regarding this press release Shikumi Design Inc. Person in charge: Hisaya Nakashige Email: info@springin.org Phone: 092-474-0153