About Robot Pop
A game for learning to program without writing code: you put arrow blocks in order to take the robot to its battery. It starts with simple sequences for the youngest and builds up to loops and functions, the basics of computational thinking.
It's free to play in the browser, with no sign-up and no downloads, on a phone, tablet or computer.
- Recommended age
- Ages 5 to 12
- Category
- Educational games
- Subject
- Coding
- Price
- Free
What children learn
- Sequences: putting instructions in order, step by step
- Loops: repeating instructions to write shorter programs
- Functions: grouping steps that repeat
- Debugging: finding the step that goes wrong and fixing it
- Spatial awareness and planning
How to play
- Look at the board: the robot has to reach the battery (and collect any gems).
- Tap the arrows to add steps to the program; tap a step in the program to remove it.
- Press «Run!» and see whether the robot gets there. If it crashes, fix the step that goes wrong.
- Use fewer blocks to earn 3 stars: loops and functions help.
Which ages it suits
Recommended ages 5 to 12. See more games for ages 3 to 5, ages 6 to 8 and ages 9 to 12.
Frequently asked questions
Is Robot Pop free?
Yes. It's free to play in the browser, without downloading anything or creating an account.
Which age or school year is Robot Pop for?
Ages 5 to 12, that is, Reception to Year 7. The difficulty goes up little by little, so younger children can start with the first levels.
What do children learn with Robot Pop?
It works on coding: sequences: putting instructions in order, step by step; loops: repeating instructions to write shorter programs; functions: grouping steps that repeat.
How do you play Robot Pop?
Look at the board: the robot has to reach the battery (and collect any gems). Tap the arrows to add steps to the program; tap a step in the program to remove it. Press «Run!» and see whether the robot gets there. If it crashes, fix the step that goes wrong. Use fewer blocks to earn 3 stars: loops and functions help.
Can Robot Pop be played on a phone or tablet?
Yes, it's designed for mobile first and also works on tablets and computers. The «Full screen» button opens it across the whole screen.
Does Robot Pop have a leaderboard?
Yes. When you finish a game you can save your score with a nickname and see the leaderboard below the game.
What other games are like Robot Pop?
If you like Robot Pop, try Tres en Raya, Logic Labyrinth, El Taller del Mago and Mini Racers too. They are on JuegaPop and free as well.
