The combination of cute kitten gifs, problem-solving scenarios you need to code your way out of, and a captivating fantastical world make this game a hit for the whole family — it’s really good fun. The Mario-style, web-based game is appealingly laid out, designed to ignite girls’ passions for coding without pandering to any stereotypes.
According to co-founder Dee Saigal, after playing, 95% of girls aged 8-13 express a desire to learn more about coding. It’s definitely one to watch: The edtech startup has just raised $1 million in seed funding and is available in over 100 countries, as well as 3,000+ schools in the UK and the US.
The current version teaches basic HTML and URL creation and is free (you just need to register your email). In July 2021, a new, gamified version will launch, which teaches HTML, CSS, and Javascript, as well as educating kids on topics like climate change, fake news and entrepreneurism through interactive dialogue and a cute half-unicorn, half-mermaid character known as Tarquin Glitterquiff. This version costs £29.99.
