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Rookaroo

Chess for kids, one piece at a time

Ages 5–12 · iPhone, iPad and Android

Free to try · $4.99 unlocks all 8 chapters · No subscription

See it in action

Real screens from the app.

Rookaroo screenshot: Watch, then try
Watch, then tryMum Kangaroo shows each idea on the board before children have a go.
Rookaroo screenshot: A trail through every chapter
A trail through every chapterEach piece has its own illustrated adventure, one lesson at a time.
Rookaroo screenshot: A sticker for every lesson
A sticker for every lesson74 outback friends to collect, with a golden piece for each chapter.
Rookaroo screenshot: Real games against Joey
Real games against JoeyEach piece chapter ends with a game, and Play Joey has matches at three levels.

What your child learns

8 chapters · 66 lessons · 345 activities

  1. Meet the chessboardSquares, rows and colours, every piece’s name, and setting up a game.
  2. Rook adventuresStraight-line moves, capturing, taking turns and keeping a piece safe.
  3. Bishop adventuresDiagonals, why a bishop stays on its colour, and planning ahead.
  4. Queen adventuresThe strongest piece, what each piece is worth, and protecting teammates.
  5. King adventuresCheck, checkmate, stalemate and castling.
  6. Knight adventuresThe L-shaped jump, and the fork: attacking two pieces at once.
  7. Pawn adventuresFirst moves, captures on a slant, promotion and en passant.
  8. The big gameStrong openings, spotting tricks, finishing a game, then a whole game of chess with Joey.

Made for young learners

Voiced charactersMum Kangaroo and Joey talk children through the lessons out loud, with friendly hints along the way.
Hints never cost starsStars reward effort. Asking for help is always free.
Play Joey anytimeSeven kinds of games, from Rook rumble to real chess, unlocking as each piece is learned.
Up to six playersBrothers, sisters and classmates each get their own picture and progress on one device.

For grown-ups

The same promises as every Evergrow app.

No ads, everChildren can play and learn without interruptions.
Nothing collectedNo accounts, analytics or tracking. Progress stays on the device.
Grown-ups in chargePurchases and settings sit behind a parental gate.
Works offlineGreat for car trips, flights and anywhere without Wi-Fi.

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