''CodeCombat'' is an educational

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for learning

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concepts and languages. This game is recommended for students ages 9–16. Students learn to type coding languages like

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and

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, as well as learning the fundamentals of

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. ''CodeCombat'' has 11 units - three game development units, two web development units, and six computer science units. The first unit, Computer Science 1, is free to all students and teachers. In 2019, ''CodeCombat'' was recognized by the

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as an endorsed provider of curriculum and professional development for AP Computer Science Principles (AP CSP). ''CodeCombat'' works directly with schools and districts, as well as offering self-paced learners a monthly paid subscription that gives access to additional game content. In order to advance through the game's levels, players must prove their knowledge by writing code. It includes both single-player and multi-player components, and is ideally suited for 4th-12th graders. The game was positively reviewed by

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, won the 2017 SIIA CODiE award for Best Creativity Tool for Students, and has been named a top pick for learning by Common Sense Education. In January 2014, ''CodeCombat'' made their software

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, and released a

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so that users could create their own game content. In August 2019, ''CodeCombat'' released its newest game, ''Ozaria''.

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''CodeCombat'' was founded in February 2013 by George Saines, Scott Erickson, Matt Lott, and Nick Winter, who had previously developed the language-learning application Skritter. The company is based in

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and makes two

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, ''Ozaria'' and ''CodeCombat'', for schools and learners. In 2014, the company received $2 million in seed stage funding from firms such as

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, and

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. In 2019, the company received $6M in

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funding, led by Hone Capital. It announced a partnership with the Chinese internet company,

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, on April 18, 2018. The company currently employs 29 people.

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