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24 alternatives to LoCoMoGo Train

Teaching children how to code through play

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. LoCoMoGo Train launched in 2020; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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Locomogo▲79
A toy train to teach coding to kids, grows with the kids
2022 · its alternatives →
2
Code Kingdoms▲104
Learn to code with Minecraft and Roblox. Ages 8-14
2015 · codekingdoms.com · its alternatives →
3
Robo Wunderkind▲219
Coding and robotics made easy for kids 🤖
2018 · robowunderkind.com · its alternatives →
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My 70 year old grandma is learning to code and made a word game▲454
2024 · grandmasword.com · its alternatives →
5
Mochi Robot▲155
Learn coding with a screenless robot
2019 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →
6
JSRobot▲477
Learn to code in JavaScript by playing a game 🤖
2017 · lab.reaal.me · its alternatives →
7
Pickcode – A new way to introduce programming to kids▲56
Hello HN, I've linked a tutorial from Pickcode, where students are guided through making a chatbot that plays mad libs. Pickcode is designed for introducing programming without block coding, in a way that's closer to Javascript or Python. I made Pickcode based on my frustrations teaching beginners in both block coding and in Python. The link here is to just one lesson, and I have a few more that you can find on the site. I'd love feedback from HNers with kids age 10-13 or so, or HNers who can put on an intro to programming hat. On the roadmap is adding more complex use cases for your…
2022 · app.pickcode.io · its alternatives →
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ubbu Code Literacy▲89
Learn code in a fun, easy way, while playing. Ages 6+
2022 · ubbu.io · its alternatives →
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Lego Boost▲356
Build + Code + Play
2017 · lego.com · its alternatives →
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MatataLab - A new hands-on coding robot for kids ages 4-9▲4
STEM, Coding robot, STEM toys, Tangible programming language
2017 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →
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CodeBeaver.org▲2
Teach your child to code through play
Dec 2025 · codebeaver.org · its alternatives →
12
Kamibot▲109
A robot that teaches your kids to code
2016 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →
13
Codie (pre-launch)▲91
A robot that helps kids learn coding
2015 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →
14
I hacked my son’s Duplo train to go faster using my voice▲211
2022 · benjamin-dals-hughes.gitbook.io · its alternatives →
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Robo Coding Saga▲51
Smart Building Blocks for Young Creators
2019 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →
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ROYBI▲73
Smart toy to teach children ages 3-7 foreign languages
2019 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →
17
Dash & Dot▲89
Robots designed to help kids learn how to code
2015 · makewonder.com · its alternatives →
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KidBot▲71
Teaches kids to code - iOS and Android
2016 · knolis.com · its alternatives →
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TacoBot by RoboSpace▲3
Help kids learn STEM and Code while playing and having fun.
2018 · its alternatives →
20
The Amazing Annoyatron▲74
The fun way for kids to learn about coding and electronics
2018 · edukits.co · its alternatives →
21
Littlecodr▲145
Insanely fun card game that teaches kids the basics of code
2015 · its alternatives →
22
DJI RoboMaster S1▲149
An robot to teach kids how to code by DJI
2019 · dji.com · its alternatives →
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Create your own Codecademy-style lessons▲96
Learn to code with AI-powered tutorials from Codeamigo.
2021 · codeamigo.dev · its alternatives →
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Code Kingdoms – a game that teaches kids to code▲34
Take Minecraft & Roblox to the next level with the power of code.
2014 · codekingdoms.com · its alternatives →

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