Lightbot Jr : Coding Puzzles
SpriteBox LLC Puzzle
Get kids hooked on programming within minutes!
- Rating
- 4.6
- 288 ratings
- Downloads
- 10K+
- on Google Play
- Price
- US$2.49
- No in-app purchases
- Updated
- Nov 18
- 2015 · v1.6.4
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About Lightbot Jr : Coding Puzzles
It's never too early to start programming! Lightbot Junior gets your little ones 'coding' within minutes! As featured in the New York Times [1], TechCrunch [2], and Forbes [3].
Lightbot Junior is specifically designed for ages 4-8, and is an easier version of the popular Lightbot: featuring a gentler learning curve and less complex puzzles. You can play as Boybot or Girlbot as you solve puzzles that use game mechanics that are rooted in Computer Science concepts.
Lightbot Junior lets players gain a practical understanding of basic concepts like writing instructions, debugging problems, simple procedures and loops, just by guiding a robot with commands to light up tiles and solve levels.
Teachers worldwide are choosing Lightbot first out of other games and software when introducing their students to programming.
Lightbot Junior features 42 levels and lets you play in English, French, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Norwegian, Slovenian, Romanian, Indonesian, German, Polish, Danish, Croatian, Dutch, Slovak, Czech, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Thai, Hindi or Swedish! Just hit the associated flag icon on the main screen to select a language!
Lightbot JR now features multiple save slots and separate progress tracking for multiple players. Multiple players can advance at their own pace in their own save slot, and also compete on number of levels finished, number of stars collected and number of overall commands used to complete the game (Lower score=better)
1: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/28/technology/personaltech/get-cracking-on-learning-computer-code.html
2: http://techcrunch.com/2013/06/26/light-bot-teaches-computer-science-with-a-cute-little-robot-and-some-symbol-based-programming/
3: http://www.forbes.com/sites/carolinehoward/2015/01/05/code-and-college-readiness-are-reinventing-education-on-30-under-30/
Lightbot Junior is specifically designed for ages 4-8, and is an easier version of the popular Lightbot: featuring a gentler learning curve and less complex puzzles. You can play as Boybot or Girlbot as you solve puzzles that use game mechanics that are rooted in Computer Science concepts.
Lightbot Junior lets players gain a practical understanding of basic concepts like writing instructions, debugging problems, simple procedures and loops, just by guiding a robot with commands to light up tiles and solve levels.
Teachers worldwide are choosing Lightbot first out of other games and software when introducing their students to programming.
Lightbot Junior features 42 levels and lets you play in English, French, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Norwegian, Slovenian, Romanian, Indonesian, German, Polish, Danish, Croatian, Dutch, Slovak, Czech, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Thai, Hindi or Swedish! Just hit the associated flag icon on the main screen to select a language!
Lightbot JR now features multiple save slots and separate progress tracking for multiple players. Multiple players can advance at their own pace in their own save slot, and also compete on number of levels finished, number of stars collected and number of overall commands used to complete the game (Lower score=better)
1: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/28/technology/personaltech/get-cracking-on-learning-computer-code.html
2: http://techcrunch.com/2013/06/26/light-bot-teaches-computer-science-with-a-cute-little-robot-and-some-symbol-based-programming/
3: http://www.forbes.com/sites/carolinehoward/2015/01/05/code-and-college-readiness-are-reinventing-education-on-30-under-30/
What’s new
Version 1.6.4 · Updated November 18, 2015
Updated to the latest and greatest, fixed some bugs, updated visuals.
User reviews
just so much yes and brain hurts for my 4-year old
My 4 year old daughter got the hang of it really quickly. She loves that game.
🥇🥇🥇🏅🏅🏅🏆🎖I love it when I get a chance to win. Hi there baby! Good luck with the shower! Hah! Just JOKING around! MY TOP IS 50 STARS!
amazing first intro to programming
This stuff is so cool, although my 5yo kid got lost when the requirement of procedures arised at a point. Still a gem.
Very nice app for study of programming basics
Frequently asked questions
What age group is Lightbot Junior designed for?
Lightbot Junior is specifically designed for ages 4-8.
What languages are available to play Lightbot Junior in?
Lightbot Junior can be played in English, French, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Norwegian, Slovenian, Romanian, Indonesian, German, Polish, Danish, Croatian, Dutch, Slovak, Czech, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Thai, Hindi, or Swedish.
How many levels does Lightbot Junior have?
Lightbot Junior features 42 levels.
Why do teachers choose Lightbot Junior?
Teachers worldwide choose Lightbot first out of other games and software when introducing their students to programming.
Can multiple players track their progress separately in Lightbot Junior?
Yes, Lightbot Junior now features multiple save slots and separate progress tracking for multiple players.
What can players learn from playing Lightbot Junior?
Players can gain a practical understanding of basic concepts like writing instructions, debugging problems, simple procedures and loops, just by guiding a robot with commands to light up tiles and solve levels.
Alternatives to Lightbot Jr : Coding Puzzles
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SpriteBox Coding 5.0
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Lightbot : Programming Puzzles 4.7
| App | Rating | Price | Installs | Last updated | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightbot Jr : Coding Puzzles | 4.6 / 5 | US$2.49 | 10,000+ | Nov 18, 2015 | |
| Lightbot : Code Hour | 4.3 / 5 | Free | 1,000,000+ | Dec 1, 2016 | Compare |
| SpriteBox : Code Hour | 3.4 / 5 | Free | 100,000+ | Dec 5, 2016 | Compare |
| SpriteBox Coding | 5.0 / 5 | 3.99 USD | 1,000+ | Aug 21, 2017 | Compare |
| Lightbot : Programming Puzzles | 4.7 / 5 | 2.99 USD | 10,000+ | Nov 18, 2015 | Compare |