FAQ

General

What is Erase All Kittens?

Erase All Kittens is a web-based adventure game designed to teach humans aged 8+ professional coding skills - HTML, CSS and Javascript. These are the languages used to create all websites and web apps, which is why we believe that E.A.K. offers the best introduction to coding for kids.

Who are the people behind it?

The founders of Erase All Kittens didn’t have access to code education at school, and like many girls today, were put off learning to code when they were younger. After working as creatives in illustration and advertising, they decided that this needed to change! After years of research and development, they came up with a new and story-driven approach to encourage girls and boys to code and create. Today, Erase All Kittens is made up of a team of experts in gaming, art and education, passionate about delivering digital skills to millions of kids worldwide.

What ages do you have to be to play?

Erase All Kittens is for kids, newbies and technophobes - all humans aged 8+ who are curious about coding!

Do I need to download or install anything?

No - the game is web-based and does not require you to install anything.

What technical requirements are needed to run the game?

It requires a high performance laptop or desktop computer with no other apps running in other tabs. We recommend that you try the demo before purchasing if unsure (playable on PCs and laptops only). See full specifications here: Technical Requirements.

Having trouble logging in?

If you are unable to log in, please check the email we sent you for your username(s) or reset your password. If you're still having issues logging in, please let us know at [email protected].

Is Erase All Kittens available in other languages?

Not yet - the game will be translated into different languages next year.

Purchasing

Do you offer a free trial?

Yes, the first level is free, playable as a demo on PCs and laptops only.

What payment method do you use?

Payment can be made via credit card, debit card or Tesco Clubcard vouchers.

Is my credit card information secure?

Yes. We use SSL Protection and we don't store any credit card details on our servers - payments are processed securely by Stripe. This ensures your personal information is encrypted, and we never share any information with third parties.

Teaching

Can I use Erase All Kittens in classrooms without any prior experience of coding?

Yes! E.A.K. offers a far easier and more efficient method for teachers of all levels to deliver digital skills. We also offer creative coding lesson plans and an Instruction Manual for educators. If you'd like access to these, please get in touch at [email protected].

What happens if students get stuck?

The game has an integrated Tutorial and Hints System at the bottom of the Code Editor on the left, to assist students when they get stuck. Players can exchange one blip coin for one hint! There are up to four hints and the last one will always show the correct answer.

Where can I find solutions to all of the coding challenges?

If you are educator and would like access to our Instruction Manual with solutions to all coding challenges, email us at [email protected].

Do you have any lesson plans for teachers?

Yes, we have 6+ hours of creative coding lesson plans fully supporting and going beyond the KS2 and KS3 Computing Curriculum.

Is there a way for teachers to monitor student progress?

Not yet, we will be adding a simple teacher dashboard to track student progress next year.

Does Erase All Kittens allow any communication between players?

No, players can't send messages to each other or communicate in-game.