Little Robot
Write the robot a program — forward, left, right — so it reaches the star without bumping into a rock.
- Ages5–11
- TrainsAlgorithmic thinking, Sequencing, Directions, Debugging
- Timeabout 6 min
- Levels7 difficulty levels
- OfflineYes, after "Get ready for a flight"
A game for the flight: works without internet
Little Robot is great for a long flight, a road trip, or anywhere with no signal. Get ready once, before you leave:
- While you have internet, open the site.
- Tap "Get ready for a flight" and wait for the "Ready for the flight!" message.
- On iPhone: add the site to your home screen so the games are not cleared.
- On the plane, in airplane mode, open Little Robot and play: no network, no ads.
Can I play Little Robot without internet?
Yes. While you are online, open the site and tap "Get ready for a flight". All the games are saved on your device, and from then on Little Robot works in airplane mode, with no network, no ads and no sign-up.
How to play
Tap the commands to add them to the program: Forward moves the robot one square, and a turn spins it in place. Then tap Run and see if the robot reaches the star.
Why it is good for kids
Little Robot is a logic puzzle for ages 5–11 that trains Algorithmic thinking, Sequencing, Directions, Debugging. It has 7 difficulty levels, so a child can start easy and move up at their own pace.
It is free, with no ads popping up mid-game, no sign-up and no chat. It also works without internet: before a flight or a trip, tap "Get ready for a flight" on the site and the games are saved on the device.
It can be played with the keyboard alone and with a screen reader.
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