Creative tool · independently evaluated

Alice

A creative programming environment for building 3D stories, animations, and games while learning computational thinking and object-oriented programming.

Coding · Games · Art & creativityAges 8–18Free🌐 1 languages

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About Alice

Alice is a block-based programming environment for creating animations, interactive narratives, and simple 3D games. The project pairs creative storytelling with programming concepts and provides downloadable software, teaching materials, sample projects, and a community of learners and educators.

Age and access

This resource is listed for ages 8–18. It is available as Website, Desktop app and is listed as free. The listed language coverage is English.

What stands out

Makes programming concrete through stories, scenes, and games
Supports a progression from block-based work toward object-oriented concepts
Provides curriculum and facilitation materials for educators

Evaluation detail

How the score is built

Creative codingStrong

Children program stories, animations, and interactive worlds.

Age fitBroad

The project supports younger beginners through more advanced secondary learners.

Teaching supportStrong

The project publishes lessons, facilitation guides, and example projects.

AccessFree desktop software

The official project distributes downloadable Alice versions.

For grown-ups

Parent notes

The provider offers multiple versions and a large collection of materials; adults should choose the version and lesson that fit the child’s device and experience.
Alice is a desktop tool, so installation and local file permissions should be reviewed by an adult.
The screenshot shows the official Alice homepage without a cookie dialog or third-party ad overlay.

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