Code Island is a single-player game in Adventure Academy where players can learn how to code by guiding a dragon companion to the end of a level through coding!
How to Play and The Basics
How do I play Code Island?
There are two ways that a player can play Code Island.
- From the Games Menu
- By going to the Dragon Statue in the Commons
To play Code Island via the Games Menu, please see the steps below:
- Select the Games icon.
- The Games Menu will appear.
- Select Quick Game in the Code Island section of the menu.
To play Code Island through the Dragon Statue in the Commons, players will need to navigate to the Commons area. The Dragon Statue is near the fountain, which is located towards the center of the Commons.
How many levels does Code Island have?
Currently, Code Island has 100 levels for players to complete.
What is the goal in each level of Code Island?
In each level, the goal is to help your dragon companion collect Stars by guiding them with code.
There are three Stars in each level. Some levels may have Stars grouped together or separate. A player needs to collect at least one Star in order for the level to be marked as complete.
Players can always revisit a level later to try and get more Stars than they did prior if they did not get all three Stars initially.
How do I unlock the locked levels?
Every time a player completes a level, they'll unlock the next level following it.
For example, when a player completes Level 4, Level 5 will then be available for them.
Remember, while a player can get a maximum of three Stars in a level, they only need one Star at minimum to complete a level.
How do I exit a level?
To exit a level, follow the steps below:
- Click the Home icon in the upper right corner.
- You'll then be prompted to confirm if you'd like to quit the level.
- Select Quit.
From there, you'll be taken back to the Level Select screen.
Can I change which dragon companion I help guide in a level?
When a player plays Code Island for the first time, they'll be prompted to select one of three dragons to guide through a level. After completing the first level, players can change the dragon on the Level Select screens.
See the steps below for how to change dragon companions:
- Be on any of the Level Select screens for Code Island.
- Click/tap the Dragon icon in the bottom left corner.
- You'll then be taken to a screen where you can choose which dragon you'd like to switch to.
- Select Choose underneath the respective dragon companion you want.
Afterwards, you'll then be taken back to the Level Select screen. The respective dragon that was chosen will now occupy the Dragon icon, and will appear in the next level you play.
Gameplay Tips and Advice
What do all of the code actions in Code Island do?
When a player plays a level in Code Island, they'll need to use code actions that will guide the dragon companion to collect Stars. Code actions are available in the Inventory section of a Code Island level, and can be used when placed in the Workspace section. Players will only be able to use code actions a certain number of times, per the number assigned to a code action type. As a player adds and removes code actions to the Workspace section, it will respectively reflect on the number counters in the Inventory section.
The beginning levels of Code Island will only have a few code actions for players to use while the higher levels will feature more. When a new code action becomes available for the first time in a level, players will be introduced to what it can do to familiarize them with it.
Here's a quick breakdown of the different types of code actions:
- Walk–This will direct the dragon to walk in the selected direction. The directions available for this action are forward or backward. Additionally, this action will allow the dragon to push moveable blocks like the Box Block.
- Jump–This will direct the dragon to jump in the selected direction. Jump allows the dragon to jump on top of blocks, but is also another way to move the dragon to different block. The directions available for this action are forward and backward.
- Turn–This will direct the dragon to turn in the direction chosen. Turn is a stationary action, so the dragon will remain on the block they are currently standing on as they turn to the respective direction. The directions available for this action are right and left.
- Break–This will direct the dragon to break a breakable block, if they are standing in front of and facing the block. If the block is not breakable, then this action will have no effect. Break is a stationary action, so the dragon will remain on the block they are currently standing on as they break a breakable block.
- Repeat–This will direct the dragon to repeat the selected action(s) for the selected amount of time. The amounts of time available for this action are: one time, two times, three times, four times, five times, and infinite times.
- If on–This will direct the dragon to do the selected action(s) when the dragon is standing on the selected block type. The types of blocks that are available for this action are: Red Gem Block, Blue Gem Block, Green Gem Block, Box Block, and Sand Block.
- Repeat until on–This will direct the dragon to repeat the selected action(s) until they stand on the selected block type. The types of blocks that are available for this action are: Red Gem Block, Blue Gem Block, Green Gem Block, Box Block, and Sand Block.
What do all of the blocks in Code Island do?
The blocks in Code Island serve two purposes: a way for the dragon companion to traverse along the level as well as being obstacles to overcome to retrieve the Stars.
As players progress through the levels, they'll be introduced to new blocks that make the levels more challenging.
Here's a quick breakdown of the different types of blocks:
- Sand Block–A normal block that dragons can move across. Typically, these commonly serve as the "ground" of the levels.
- Box Block–A block that looks like a box. Dragons can push, jump on, break, and walk across them depending on their placement.
- Stone Block–A block that looks like stone. Dragons can jump on, break and walk across them depending on their placement.
- Gem Block–A block that has colored gem shards attached to it. Dragons can jump on and walk across them depending on their placement.
- Portal Block–A block that has a portal on one side. Dragons will teleport through these to a corresponding portal of the same color if they walk, jump, or fall through the portal-facing side.
- Freeze Ray Block–A block that emits a freeze ray beam of energy. Dragons will be frozen if they pass through the freeze ray, which stops them and thus ends the level. Depending on their placement, the dragons can jump on and walk across the tops of them.
- Steel Box Block–A stronger version of the Box Block. Dragons are unable to break these, but can push, jump on, and walk across them depending on their placement.
- Ice Block–A block that is made of ice. Dragons will slip and slide across them if they walk across them. They can also jump on, push or break them depending on their placement.
Are there any tips on playing Code Island?
The goal of each level is to collect Stars by using code. With that in mind, here are a few tips to consider when playing:
- If you notice that you made a mistake or are going to miss a Star or two as your code sequence plays, you can stop it before it ends and make adjustments.
- By pressing the Stop button, you'll return to the Edit Mode and can make changes to your code sequence to try again.
- Sometimes, to solve a problem you need a change in perspective, and adjusting the angle of your camera to look at a level from all sides might help!
- Use the right half of the screen to move the camera around the level.
- The number of Commands listed next to On Start in the Workspace is a clue of how many Commands you need to get through the level. See how many Commands you have left or have used against what's listed as a frame of reference.
- Keep in mind that you can still complete a level even if you go over the number listed for the Commands Limit! You just won't earn the reward bonus.
- Remember, you only need one Star to complete a level and unlock the next one. So if you're struggling with a level, aim for getting at least one Star–you can always try the level again later to get the others!
Rewards
Does playing Code Island give players a reward?
Players will receive a reward of Coins and XP when they complete a level. The amount of Coins and XP earned will vary depending on the following:
- How many Stars were collected in the level
- If the level was completed without going over the Commands Limit
- This results in a bonus being added to the rewards.
If a player completes the level with all three Stars, their reward amounts will be bigger. If they earn one or two Stars, their reward amounts will be smaller. However, players can replay levels to try and get all of the Stars in order to get the full rewards.
As for the Commands Limit, players will earn a bonus on their rewards if they use the exact or lesser amount of Commands listed.
- If a player used four Commands when the Commands Limit lists four, they'll earn a bonus.
- Players who get all three Stars and earn the bonus will have their Stars turn blue on the Level Complete screen.
- Players who get all three Stars and earn the bonus will have their Stars turn blue on the Level Complete screen.
- If a player used more than the noted Commands, they wouldn't receive the bonus.
- Players who do not receive the bonus will have the typical gold Stars on the Level Complete screen.
- Players who do not receive the bonus will have the typical gold Stars on the Level Complete screen.
As an aside, going over the number listed in the Commands Limit will not prevent a player from completing the level–it will simply prevent them from earning the bonus rewards.