Sick of playing Monopoly and Clue with the kids?
Time to get them The c-jump Ski & Snowboard Race, which “helps children to learn basics of programming languages, such as C, C++ and Java.”
The object is to be the first player to move all skiers past the finish line.
According to the c-jump site:
“It teaches the child basic commands of a programming language, such as “if”, “else”, “switch”, and introduces variable “x” concept.
The child calculates number of steps in the move, including addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication of small numbers. The game helps to develop understanding of a complete computer program, formed by logical sequences of commands.
This game eliminates intimidation of many kids and their parents, bored by the mention of “computer programming”, often associated with visions of geeky guys glued to their computers. c-jump reveals simple programming terms in a cool way!”
Yet another game an 11-year-old would kick our butts in.
Via kottke
