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ThinkFun Robot Turtles

Product Code: TN1900
Barcode: 0019275019006
$46.99
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 It's the first board game for little programmers!
Teach Your Kids To Code Before They Learn To Read
Robot Turtles was invented by Dan Shapiro, a Seattle software entrepreneur, for his 4-year old twins.

Dan wanted to give his kids the superpower anyone could wish for - an understanding of computer programming.


The most-backed board game in Kickstarter history.

  • Raised over $630,000 from parents who believe in coding literacy.
  • Shipped over 25,000 Kickstarter first editions.

 

 

Why it's Fun
Learning a new skill like programming is empowering. Kids love it because they feel in control and get to show you their stuff. You get to watch and be amazed!

Teaches Programming Basics

Through simple commands used to program the Robot Turtle, kids learn what it means to write code, debug and use functions.


Kids Are the Boss

The best part? Kids have all the control acting as programmers to boss around the parent, the computer!


Level Up

As they play, kids unlock new challenges like Ice Walls, Lasers, and the Function Frog. Start with your four year old but expect to play for years to come!


Brings Family Together

Learn, be silly and just have fun — it’s a coding game that encourages kids and parents to spend meaningful time together away from the screen.

 

 


WHO IT'S FOR

Anyone looking to get little ones into the basics of programming while spending quality time with them.


Preschoolers & Kindergartners

Designed with simple symbols, color cues, a Bug tile for correcting mistakes and rules that make everyone a winner, it’s the perfect game for little ones! The best part? Kids get to be boss of the grownups!

Older Kids

Kids ages 6-10 will quickly finish the first levels and be writing functions, debugging, optimizing, and creating their own levels.


Grown-Ups

OK grown-ups. It's your turn. Robot Turtles designer Dan Shapiro worked with Xbox executive Elan Lee to invent a

set of rules just for you. It's gleefully vicious and not particularly educational... perfect for after bedtime.


Educators & STEAM Advocates
In addition to teaching the fundamentals of coding, Robot Turtles helps kids learn important problem solving and 21st century thinking skills. It’s even fun to play as a classroom and “program” the teacher!

Geeks

Robot Turtles is the best way to help kids understand what you love to do! Inspired by the Logo programming language, it's the most delightful introduction to code that you can imagine.

 

CONTENTS

  • Game Board
  • 4 Bug Tiles
  • 36 Obstacle Tiles
  • 4 Jewel Tiles
  • 4 Robot Turtle Tiles
  • 4 Code Card Decks
  • Instructions
Robot Turtles Supports Coding Literacy As kids play they learn how to:
  • Use commands and understand their outcomes.
  • Combine commands to form a line of code.
  • Read a line of code and execute it.
  • Create and use functions to improve efficiency.