CODEBOUND

Every line of code opens a new possibility.

Welcome to CODEBOUND, a fantasy learning adventure where you explore a moonlit academy and solve challenges with real Python.

Join Alex and his companion An as they uncover the mystery of The Silent Gate. Meet the academy's mentors, face creatures born of ink and confusion, and turn your first programming ideas into a way forward.

Play the demo

The CODEBOUND demo is out now. Play free in your browser.

Click Run game above to play directly on itch.io.

The demo runs in a desktop browser with a keyboard. No Python installation is needed. Progress is saved in the browser you use.

Inside this opening chapter

• Explore Python Academy: lantern-lit classrooms, mysterious corridors and a gate with a secret.
• Write real Python: run code, read its output, repair mistakes and build confidence with the fundamentals.
• Learn through encounters: answer different challenges to overcome creatures and face the chapter's final trial.
• Travel with An: follow the story, meet mentors and use hints when you need a nudge.
• Experiment before you confirm: Run lets you experiment; Confirm submits your answer.

Controls

• A / D or ← / →: move
• Space: jump
• E: talk / continue dialogue
• F: interact with a nearby lesson or encounter
• F5: Run code · F6: Stop · H: Hint
• Enter: Confirm your answer · J: Journal

Use the on-screen controls while the code editor has focus. Sound starts after your first interaction; music and effects have separate volume controls.

Help shape CODEBOUND

This is an early demo. Tell us where you got stuck, what felt unclear, and which moments you enjoyed. For a bug report, include your browser, the area or challenge, what you did, and a screenshot if possible. Please leave out personal information.

Created by Lucaz

Created by Lucaz, Teaching Assistant for COMP1010 Introduction to Programming.

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