Download
Use the main download first. If Dropbox traffic is high, try the Google Drive mirror.
Windows Installation Instructions
- Unzip the downloaded file with Winzip/7zip/Winrar/etc.
- It’s recommended to move the Sim folder to your Program Files to help the Auto-Patcher work properly.
- Run the Sim in Admin mode to prevent most issues from patching or network play.
Download
Use the main download first. If Dropbox traffic is high, try the Google Drive mirror.
Mac Installation Instructions
- Download using Safari instead of Chrome.
- Right-click and Open the RIGHT_CLICK_OPEN_ME_FIRST.command file
- Move the unzipped simulator to the Application folder, then launch it from the Finder menu.
- 3a. Alternatively: Right click > show contents > go to MacOs folder and run the OPTCGSim
- To fix the “OPTCGSim is damaged” issue, you’ll need to add Read Permissions to the app:
- 4a. Put the Sim into a folder, and that folder into “Applications”
- 4b. Right-Click the folder and click on the “New Terminal at folder”
- 4c. Copy and paste this command into the terminal – don’t run it yet:
- xattr -r -d com.apple.quarantine
- (MAKE SURE TO INCLUDE THE SPACE AT THE END)
- 4d. Open the folder where the Sim is in on a new tab and drag and drop the sim into the terminal. That way you get the correct Application Path
- 4e. Run the terminal
Download
Use the main download first. If Dropbox traffic is high, try the Google Drive mirror.
Linux Installation Instructions
- Unzip the downloaded file
- Run OPTCGSim.x86_64
- You may need to add ‘executable’ properties to the file:
- cd to the folder containing the Sim
- run: chmod +x OPTCGSim.x86_64
Download
Use the main download first. If Dropbox traffic is high, try the Google Drive mirror.
Android Installation Instructions
- You’ll need to allow unofficial apps on your phone by navigating to Settings > Apps > Menu > Special access > Install unknown apps
- Download the _Android.apk version of the sim (Main Download above). If it won’t open on your phone, instead download the _32bAndroid_Compat.apk version (32bit Compatibility Download above)
Download
Use the main download first. If Dropbox traffic is high, try the Google Drive mirror.
iOS Installation Instructions
As Apple does not allow unsigned apps to be installed normally onto iOS devices, you’ll need to sideload the app. Some programs such as Scarlet make this easier, but may be unavailable at times. This tutorial video may still work, if not check out this guide , but you’ll likely need to Google a bit.