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"Arcade coder - an original and ingenious toy! ...now we've had it a few weeks I am certain we still haven't reached its full potential, but it is definitely a fab toy."
“Brilliant. Easy to use. Levels up their coding! Great job”
“I have been very impressed by what this can do and about how educational it is whilst still remaining great fun. I think it is great value..."
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“The Arcade Coder’s large LED board is a great way to give tactile life to kids’ creations and encourages them - and their parents - to play and learn together.”
“The magic really happens when you delve into iOS app Game Studio. There, your kid can design, customise and code their own games, either based on existing templates or entirely from scratch”
“The kit will also encourage children to think about game-making concepts which will serve them well when they start using other ways to program other devices."
What are the compatible devices?
Here’s a full list of compatible devices with the Arcade Coder:
- iPad Air onwards
- iPad Mini 2 onwards
- iPad Pro onwards
- iPad 5th Gen onwards
- Requires iOS 11 and up.
Where can I find the Games Studio App?
You can find it on the App Store by clicking here
What is the Arcade Coder?
The Arcade Coder is a 12” x 12” board with 144 multi-coloured LED buttons that are all fully programmable and controllable.
What’s the recommended age?
Perfect for kids aged 6 years and up, the Arcade Coder has a low entry point and high ceiling – meaning it can be enjoyed by everyone, kids and parents alike.
How long does the battery last?
The Arcade Coder’s battery lasts for 6 hours with average use.
Do you offer educational discounts?
We sure do! Check out our Educators page for more info.
What do you learn with this kit?
The Arcade Coder teaches kids the principles of game design and block-coding. Kids also learn the foundation of game mechanics, like speed and point systems through the Games Studio app.
How do I learn to code it?
Learn how to code, animate and design games with our Games Studio iOS app. It includes easy step-by-step projects. Via the Games Studio iOS app, kids learn about topics such as the principles of animation, chance mechanics and how to use sprites and block-coding to create games.
Where can I get the Game Studio App?
The app is available on the official Apple App Store. The app is compatible with Apple iPads supporting iOS 11 and up.
I have a question that’s not in this FAQ, how can I get in touch with someone?
Please feel free to drop our friendly Customer Support team a message anytime, they will be more than happy to help! You can reach them here.