Learn CODECOMBAT with Real Code Examples

CodeCombat uses real programming languages like Python, JavaScript, and Java to control in-game characters.

Players solve puzzles, complete quests, and battle enemies by writing code.

Teaches programming concepts like loops, conditionals, functions, objects, and algorithms in a gamified environment.

Progression in the game mirrors the mastery of programming skills.

Accessible in web browsers across platforms without installation, with optional classroom integration.

Character control using code

Game-based problem solving

Real-time code execution and debugging

Progress tracking and achievement system

Educational analytics for teachers

Write code to control characters and interact with the game world.

Use loops, conditionals, functions, and variables to solve puzzles.

Receive immediate feedback from code execution.

Understand cause-and-effect by observing character behavior.

Progress through increasingly difficult levels as skills improve.

Single in-browser code editor per level

Optional custom levels using level editor

Tutorial scripts and starter code provided

Progress saved in user account

Achievements and badges tracked for completed tasks

Select a level or campaign.

Read the level instructions and objectives.

Write code in the integrated editor to control the hero.

Run the code to see the hero perform actions in-game.

Iterate, debug, and refine code to complete the level.

Beginner: basic movement, attack, and collection tasks

Intermediate: loops, conditionals, and multiple actions

Advanced: algorithmic problem-solving and optimization

Expert: competitive coding challenges and custom levels

Architect: classroom management and custom curriculum design

CodeCombat vs Scratch: CodeCombat uses real programming languages, Scratch is block-based.

CodeCombat vs Khan Academy: Khan teaches coding lessons; CodeCombat gamifies it.

CodeCombat vs LeetCode: LeetCode is algorithmic problem-solving; CodeCombat adds gamification.

CodeCombat vs Repl.it: Repl.it is general coding; CodeCombat focuses on learning through game levels.

CodeCombat vs CodinGame: Both gamify coding, CodeCombat focuses on education and curriculum.

2013 - Initial release by CodeCombat team

2014 - Added Python support

2015 - Introduced classroom features and analytics

2016 - Expanded levels and languages (JavaScript, Java)

2018 - Mobile-friendly web interface improvements

2019 - Enhanced teacher dashboards and reporting

2020 - New campaigns and community-created levels

2022 - Improved multiplayer and competitive events

Future - Expanded curriculum, AI-assisted learning, and new languages

Hero - main character controlled by code

Level - stage in the game with objectives

Loop - repeated set of instructions

Conditional - decision-making in code

Function - reusable block of code