Level 2 · Medium
Give Crayo the arrows to reach the star in 4 moves.
Show the answer and the rule
↓ → → →
- The shortest route takes 4 moves, and there is only one.
- A program is a list of steps in order — that's an algorithm.
Five levels
Choose your level
Start where it feels easy, then step up. Each round is new.
Easy
Ages 5–7 · 10 puzzles
Medium
Ages 7–9 · 10 puzzles
Hard
Ages 9–11 · 10 puzzles
Tricky
Ages 11–13 · 10 puzzles
Expert
Ages 13+ · 10 puzzles
What it trains
Code paths
Code paths train sequencing and planning — thinking like a programmer: break the route into steps, put them in order, test and fix (debug).
How to solve it
Three steps
Step 1: Trace the route with your finger first.
Step 2: Turn each step into an arrow, in order.
Step 3: Run your program. If Crayo bumps into something, find the step that went wrong.
Try one
An example puzzle
Questions
Is this an IQ test?
No. These are reasoning puzzles like those found in IQ-style tests, made for practice and fun. We don't measure intelligence or give IQ scores.
Which level should my child start at?
Each level shows suggested ages, but start where it feels easy and move up after a round with two or three stars.
Can I print these puzzles?
Yes. Every puzzle type prints as a black-and-white sheet with a separate answer key, on A4 or US Letter.
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