Arcademic Skill Builders: Online Educational Video Games

Having A Firewall Issue?

If you are having problems using the multi-player games from different computers, there might be a small firewall issue at your school that has an easy fix.

First, check the first screen of the game. In the bottom left corner, look for "Server Connection Established". It should look like this:

If it says "Server Connection Failed," that usually means you have a firewall issue. Its a quick fix for your network caretaker. Have him/her "set the firewall to allow outbound traffic (from the school to the outside world) on TCP port 8080."

The change will present your school with no additional security risk as no new inbound (from world to school) connections would be allowed.

Also be sure you have a recent Internet browser version and Flash player, which you can download from here:
Explorer | Firefox | Flash Player

Please contact us if you are having problems!
Thanks, and enjoy the games!
Arcademic Staff