programming game

noun
UK /ˈprəʊ.ɡræm.ɪŋ ɡeɪm/
US /ˈproʊ.ɡræm.ɪŋ ɡeɪm/

A programming game is a fun game where you write little instructions to make things happen.

In this programming game, you give the robot steps to reach the treasure.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A game in which players write code or commands to control characters or solve puzzles.

The programming game taught her how loops work.

3. A playful activity used to teach programming concepts to beginners.

Teachers use a programming game to introduce variables.

4. A video game whose main challenge is designing programs or algorithms.

He spent the afternoon playing a programming game about sorting blocks.