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Kano Star Wars The Force™ Coding Kit - Explore The Force. STEM Learning and Coding Toy for Kids

3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 1,376 ratings
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  • Build a sensor – detect 3D hand motions. Four powerful light beams. Learn how it works as you build. Tablet not included.
  • Play with force powers – Swing light sabers, force push Stormtroopers, pilot X-wings.
  • Make your own stories – make BB-8 fly, fill the Falcon with Porgs, levitate baby Yoda. Hundreds of characters, weapons, starships, and planets.
  • Make music – learn to code beats, melodies, sound effects, and music inspired by the films with this stem toy.
  • Most award-winning STEM company – coding for kids has never been this simple, playful, and powerful. The Kano system has won the red dot design award, German design award, innovation by design award, cannes gold Lion, and is fast company second most innovative company in consumer electronics (second only to Apple).
  • Share – the safest kids coding community. Share your creations and remix millions of others with the Star Wars Kano world community.
  • Compatibility info – works on recent iPads, Macs, windows 10 computers, fire 10 tablets, and selected other devices. Free companion app on the apple app store, Amazon app store, and Microsoft Store.
  • Age Mfg Minimum: 72 Months

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Make a sensor – detect 3D hand motions. Learn how it works as you build.play with force powers – Swing Lightsabers, levitate the child (baby Yoda), pilot X-wings.most award-winning STEM Company – winner of the red dot design award, German design award, innovation by design award, Cannes gold Lion, and fast company's second most innovative company in consumer electronics (second only to Apple). coding for kids has never been this simple, playful, and powerful.share with the Star Wars Kano world community – the safest kids coding community. Share your creations and remix millions of others.. Some reading skills needed. Recommended for ages 6+.

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Safety Information

Choking Hazard - Small Parts

From the manufacturer

Learn the ways of the Force

Kano Star Wars coding kit

Go from learner to master, choose the light side or dark side. Learn to code, create, and play endless adventures, then share them with the Star Wars Kano World community.

Make it yourself

Learn to code

Explore the Force

Make it yourself

Open the box, pop out the parts. Follow the book, connect the board, button, and bits. Play with sensors, see how they work.

Learn to code

Step-by-step challenges show you how. Connect code blocks, see the JavaScript. Learn about loops, logic, and variables. The more you train, the more powerful you become.

Explore the Force

Move your hand to swing lightsabers, levitate X-wings, pilot starships, make Force lightning, Jedi Mind Trick stormtroopers, and more.

Code your galaxy

Code your galaxy

Create your own Star Wars adventures with iconic characters, creatures, starships, sounds, and planets. Simple for beginners, expansive for experts.

Share your adventures

Share your adventures

Be inspired. Make, share, and play adventures with the Star Wars Kano World community. See the code behind any creation, then tweak it to make it your own. Safe and friendly.

What’s your Star Wars story?

Choose the light side or the dark side. Code a blue or red lightsaber, pilot an X-wing or TIE fighter, levitate stormtroopers or Rebels. Unlock costumes, lightsabers, and droids for your avatar.

Device Compatibility

windows

mac

Mac

Amazon Fire

Windows 10

Software: Windows 10, S mode, Home, or Pro (1703 Creator’s Update or newer)

Hardware: 1.4 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 64-bit (x64) processor Minimum 4GB RAM Bluetooth Low Energy

(Bluetooth Smart 4.0, Bluetooth LE 4.1, Bluetooth LE 4.2, Bluetooth LE 5.0)

iPad

Software: iOS 12 or iPadOS

Hardware: 12.9-inch iPad Pro (3rd generation) 11-inch iPad Pro (3rd generation) 12.9-inch iPad Pro (2nd generation) 10.5-inch iPad Pro (2nd generation) 12.9-inch iPad Pro (1st generation) 9.7-inch iPad Pro (1st generation) iPad (7th generation) iPad (6th generation) iPad (5th generation) iPad mini (5th generation) iPad mini (4th generation) iPad Air (3rd generation) iPad Air (2nd generation)

Mac

Software: Mac OS 10.13 or later

Hardware: Minimum 4GB RAM Intel 64-bit processor - Core m, Core m3, Core m5, Core m7, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, Core i9, Xeon. Bluetooth Low Energy

(Bluetooth Smart 4.0, Bluetooth LE 4.2, Bluetooth LE 5.0)

Amazon Fire Tablets

Software: Fire OS 5.6.2.0 or higher

Hardware: Fire HD 10 (2017) or newer Please note: Fire devices that are running Amazon FreeTime or set up with a Fire For Kids account will not be able to connect to the Star Wars The Force Coding Kit, due to parental controls imposed on Bluetooth connectivity by App/Account settings.

What's in the box

  • PCB, plastic case, book, 2 x AA Batteries

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    Customer reviews

    3.9 out of 5 stars
    3.9 out of 5
    1,376 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers are satisfied with the concept of the game. They say it's a great idea and a fun way to learn about coding. However, some customers have reported issues with the performance, value, and glitchiness of the product. They mention that the app doesn't work as expected, it refuses to respond to inputs, and is a complete waste of money. Customers also dislike compatibility. They differ on quality, and ease of assembly.

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    14 customers mention14 positive0 negative

    Customers find the concept of the toy great, unique, and engaging. They say it helps with learning basic coding principles and is great for young independent learners. Customers also mention that the physical coding kit is great.

    "...They sound like they will have fun learning how to code and perform different tasks on their computers...." Read more

    "...This will be the last Kano purchase I make. Wonderful marketing. Great concepts. Half-hearted effort on the technology...." Read more

    "...The app code needs serious work.The physical coding kit is great. It’s well packaged and easy enough for my 7 yr old to set up...." Read more

    "The concept was very cool and we wanted to love this Christmas gift but the kit would constantly disconnect from the app, mid-code...." Read more

    26 customers mention16 positive10 negative

    Customers are mixed about the quality of the toy. Some mention it's a good product, well designed, and has cool capabilities, while others say the app constantly freezes in the same spot.

    "...This will be the last Kano purchase I make. Wonderful marketing. Great concepts. Half-hearted effort on the technology...." Read more

    "Product looks fine but the website to create an account does not work so product can’t be used...." Read more

    "...your young coder quickly turns to intense frustration because the app FREEZES AND CRASHES CONSTANTLY throughout the game.3.)..." Read more

    "...The quality of the sensor is good but the app is the worst! Don't buy you can't use it because their app doesn't work" Read more

    23 customers mention13 positive10 negative

    Customers are mixed about the ease of assembly. Some mention the instructions are straightforward, easy enough for their 7-year-old to set up, and user friendly. Others say the instructions were vague and hard to build.

    "...The software provides a great framework that starts fast so kids can see cool results from their code quickly, but it's proved to be surprisingly..." Read more

    "...A CIRCUIT BOARD THAT WILL GLOW WHEN YOU PLUG IN BATTERIES...IT IS NOT PROGRAMMABLE THE APP IS COMPLETELY ABANDONED...." Read more

    "...They found the tutorials easy to follow and fun to code it to do different things...." Read more

    "...Assembly was easy enough, though parts don't "click" together as the instructions imply...Had to grapple with pieces until they could fit into place...." Read more

    58 customers mention4 positive54 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the performance of the app. They mention that it doesn't work as expected, refuses to respond to inputs, and is impossible to use on their computers, tablets, and Chromebooks. Some customers also say that the app is completely abandoned and not programable.

    "...It didn't work with his windows laptop somehow. We had to setup with mac. But I would prefer harry potter wand if I get it in the same price...." Read more

    "...WHEN YOU PLUG IN BATTERIES...IT IS NOT PROGRAMMABLE THE APP IS COMPLETELY ABANDONED. IT IS A GARBAGE DUMPSTER PRODUCT...." Read more

    "...Motion detection a little sluggish, but works. Awful on iPad mini tablet. Kept losing the connection to the tablet and would fail to reconnect...." Read more

    "...Wonderful marketing. Great concepts. Half-hearted effort on the technology...." Read more

    21 customers mention2 positive19 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the value of the toy. They say it's a complete waste of money, cheap, and glitchy. Some customers also mention that the game gets boring after a while.

    "...This one gets boring after a while." Read more

    "Overpriced at $10, but if the price goes down to 50 cents, the stickers are totally worth it...." Read more

    "...Type your own, invalid. Disappointing, do not buy. A nice light up paper weight. Try to download the app and you will see...." Read more

    "...At this point it’s completely worthless. I paid $8 for 2 batteries and a sheet of stickers." Read more

    16 customers mention0 positive16 negative

    Customers find the app glitchy and frustrating. They say the concept is great, but the execution is terrible.

    "...quickly turns to intense frustration because the app FREEZES AND CRASHES CONSTANTLY throughout the game.3.)..." Read more

    "...It is very frustrating for my son who is 8 though, and it's not because of the difficulty it's because he will work on a part in the app and the app..." Read more

    "...Where this whole thing fails is in its software. The app is pretty bad. It keep freezing in all kinds of ways and places...." Read more

    "...This would even be ok if the app responded consistently but it’s so buggy that they are drawing the wrong conclusions about the logic of it...." Read more

    13 customers mention0 positive13 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the compatibility of the game. They mention that it's not compatible with Fire tablets, Macs, and older Kindles. Some say that the connection on the device/kit will not pair with the Kindle Fire and that it only works with the newer Kindle devices.

    "...It's not in Google Play. The website the instructions offer is not compatible with any up to date browser (SSL Secure Connection Failed)...." Read more

    "...I uninstalled and reinstalled. Then it wouldn't connect to the motion detector. Though it might be the computer so I tried it on 2 other computers...." Read more

    "...I have 4 kindle fires and a chromebook. Not compatible with any of them. The fire’s are the most recent fire 8’s...." Read more

    "...The product is also not supported on Android. This was a gift for my son and he cannot use it...." Read more

    Be advised, APP is and has not been working or updated. Sensor is a Paperweight
    1 Star
    Be advised, APP is and has not been working or updated. Sensor is a Paperweight
    Was never able to create a much needed account on their website to use or program the sensor thus making this stem system useless. Program does not look like its even been updated since its release in 2019. However, that is not the issue the issue is their server and their app not working. No way to communicate or to get help either from the company in the UK called Kano. Hoping those that read this will take heed and look into other learning solutions. I hope as well Amazon will read this and look into it as well to help protect their customers.
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    Top reviews from the United States

    LBT
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great gift!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2019
    Style: StandardVerified Purchase
    As a programmer and a huge Star Wars fan, this kit is right up my alley and I was so excited to give it to my niece who is also a huge fan! She loved putting the kit together, connecting it to her parent's iPad, and learning to code. The software provides a great framework that starts fast so kids can see cool results from their code quickly, but it's proved to be surprisingly deep in the time we've spent working on it. My niece has started to grasp some core programming concepts that I hope will start her journey to becoming a programmer like me (okay maybe I'm planning a little too far ahead). The Star Wars tie-in is great, as it got my niece interested in something she otherwise might be hesitant to try! I think the only downside is that my sister and her husband don't see their iPad very much anymore. :)
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    sparkflo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great toy for the Star Wars kid who loves STEM!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2019
    Style: StandardVerified Purchase
    We got this for our 8 and 10 yo kiddos who like Star Wars and love doing STEM activities. We’re always looking for something that will get long term use, since it seems like they get bored of most toys within a couple of weeks. It’s been over a month now and it’s still getting sporadic use. They found the tutorials easy to follow and fun to code it to do different things. They only thing I wish is that they could each have their own “account” they could switch between with their own stuff. As it is, it works fine. That’s just a minor thing I think would be handy.
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    Manank
    4.0 out of 5 stars good learning product
    Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2020
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    bought this for my 6-year-old cousin, he loved the packaging. It didn't work with his windows laptop somehow. We had to setup with mac. But I would prefer harry potter wand if I get it in the same price. This one gets boring after a while.
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    G Gross
    1.0 out of 5 stars DO NOT BUY.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2024
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    THE COMPANY IS BANKRUPT AND HAS ABANDONED THE APP. YOU ARE GUARANTEED TO LOSE YOUR MONEY. ALL YOU WILL GET IS STICKERS, AND A CIRCUIT BOARD THAT WILL GLOW WHEN YOU PLUG IN BATTERIES...IT IS NOT PROGRAMMABLE THE APP IS COMPLETELY ABANDONED. IT IS A GARBAGE DUMPSTER PRODUCT. SHAME ON THEM FOR ALLOWING THIS TO STILL BE SOLD. I BOUGHT A CLASSROOM SET WITH MY OWN MONEY AND NOW THEY ARE USELESS. SHAME! SHAME! SHAME!
    3 people found this helpful
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    L. G. Harrigan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Not just for Kids
    Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2021
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    My husband (Tech Geek) loved it. I purchased it for him this past Christmas and once it was just the two of use at home that evening I found him building it and playing with it. He thought it was a great gift and would definitely suggest it for someone, both young and young at heart, who is a Star Wars fan to purchase it and have fun with it. Yes, it will at some point become part of their memorabilia but for now it is a toy that he likes to mess around with.
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    Amazon Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as I'd hope
    Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2020
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    I teach computer science, so I thought this would be a fun way for my youngest daughter to get into coding. She's much more into Star Wars than Frozen, the other coding kit choice...which brings me to gripe #1. Your Avatar can only be male for the Star Wars kit...a bit backwards, if you ask me. Is the assumption that boys will code in Star Wars, while girls will code in Frozen? Kano, that's just lazy, and sorry way to justify two separate kits. Assembly was easy enough, though parts don't "click" together as the instructions imply...Had to grapple with pieces until they could fit into place. Motion detection a little sluggish, but works. Awful on iPad mini tablet. Kept losing the connection to the tablet and would fail to reconnect. Drop dragging code blocks was a mess also. Much better on a PC with a mouse and keyboard (would be better if would work on Chromebook). Can't see how they could ever justify selling this for $79.
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    Jorgesti
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great product!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2023
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    It is great!
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    Iamshelmore
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Gift of learning ( and having fun doing it!)
    Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2020
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    I bought two of these as Christmas presents for my Grandchildren. They sound like they will have fun learning how to code and perform different tasks on their computers. I bought two so that they both can learn at their own rates.
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    Elaine
    1.0 out of 5 stars It doesn’t work
    Reviewed in Canada on February 21, 2024
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    I would advise to not buy this item. The associated app does not work and therefore the purchase would end up being a paperweight. App was contacted and received no response.
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