14 DAY TRIAL // Rabbids Coding is a brand new game developed by Ubisoft Montreal, which is now available for download to everyone with a Windows PC. Of course, you need an Uplay account to be able to download it, but it's absolutely free.
Now, the catch is Rabbids Coding is a game designed to introduce you to the basics of coding, as the name suggests. The Rabbids Coding blurb from uPlay mentions the mischievous Rabbids invade a spaceship and make a mess. Players have to clean it up by entering programming commands into the spaceship’s operating system.
By doing that, players of all ages should be able to learn the basics of programming and algorithmic logic, the building blocks of coding. However, unlike the usual coding course, Rabbids Coding aims to make programming fun and accessible so that coding training is available to everyone.
Ubisoft designed Rabbids Coding so that it would be easy to use for first-time coders, suitable for players age seven and up (reading skills required). The game has 32 levels throughout which players will learn how to use sequential programming, loops, and conditions.
Of course, all these skills and concepts should help players optimize their program by making their coding sequence as short and as efficient as possible.
“Ubisoft is committed to preparing the next generation of video game developers, and what better way to start teaching them the basics of coding than with a fun and interactive learning experience. We strongly believe that video games can play an important role in learning new technical skills, and we’re looking forward to sharing Rabbids Coding as a teaching tool for all ages,” said Olivier Palmieri, Game Director.
Starting today, the Rabbids Coding game is available to download for free via Uplay. If you don't have an Uplay account, simply create one at uplay.ubisoft.com.