1 in 2 Singapore Schools Are Teaching Computer Science With Potatoes

1 in 2 Singapore Schools Are Teaching Computer Science With Potatoes. Here's Why...

What if your students couldn’t get enough of coding?

We know. It sounds impossible. But that’s exactly what’s happening in classrooms where teachers are using Battlechips—the strategic, screen-free card game where Computer Science meets chaos.

More than just a game, Battlechips is a teaching resource. It comes with a comic-style e-book, that covers almost 50 hours of Computer Science classroom curriculum (and yes we even provide ready-made teaching resources). A beautifully illustrated, single-player journey that teaches programming one quest at a time.

No devices. No login portals. Just cards, comics, and concepts that stick.

Curriculum-Aligned to MOE Computing Syllabus

Battlechips introduces real coding concepts like loops, conditionals, while statements, recursion, and more—through epic pirate battles, puzzles, and lore.

It’s a highly strategic game where players must think critically, adapt quickly, and plan meticulously to win.

🎯 Core Concepts Covered:

For & While Loops
Boolean Logic
If-Else Conditionals
Nested Loops
Try/Catch Error Handling
Recursion
Debugging Strategies

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 For 2–6 Players | Ages 10+ | 45–90 minutes

Computer Science Curriculum Disguised As A Card Game

Instead of memorizing rules, with Battlechips, students experience coding through decision-making.

They feel what a loop does.

They predict what a conditional will execute.

They debug when a failure condition breaks their combo.

By the end of their adventure, students can explain nested loops, boolean conditions, and even advanced logic structures—not because they read it on a whiteboard, but because they played it.

📚 Built for the Classroom

Ready made Teacher Guides and Curriculum-Aligned Lessons to plug and play
Solo-mode with Interactive E-Book Mode for independent learning
Offers both self-paced or collaborative gameplay—flexible for any teaching style

Trusted by Singapore's Top Schools

From neighbourhood secondary schools to IP schools and JCs, Potato Pirates has found its way into Computer Science classes, STEM clubs, enrichment camps, and CCA activities across the island.

Teachers tell us that Battlechips is their "go-to" when:
🧑‍💻Introducing coding for the first time
🧠 Reinforcing difficult concepts in an unplugged way throughout the school term
🎉 Using it as a Post Exam Activity
🔬 Conducting holiday workshops and STEM days

Whether it’s a two-hour crash course or a semester-long programme, Battlechips is flexible, scalable, and teacher-approved. Whether students are beginners or seasoned coders, Battlechips offers the perfect mix of accessibility and depth.

No screens. No tears. No syntax.

Endorsed by STEM.ORG And the World’s Top News Outlets

Battlechips is officially certified by STEM.org, one of the world’s most trusted authorities in education. That means your students aren’t just having fun—they’re building real programming skills grounded in computational thinking, logic, sequencing, and problem-solving.

Potato Pirates has also been recognized as one of the best STEM toys for kids by some of the world’s most prestigious outlets.

Publications like The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Forbes, and Smithsonian Magazine have highlighted it as a top choice for families and educators.

For 2 years in a row, Purdue University included Potato Pirates in its INSPIRE Gift Guide as one of the best holiday gifts for kids.

This guide, curated by one of the leading STEM-focused institutions in the world, features educational items that are both fun and impactful—further solidifying Potato Pirates as a must-have gift this season.

Cute, Clever, and Classroom-Ready

Let’s face it—Potato Pirates characters are irresistibly adorable. But don’t let the cuteness fool you.

Battlechips is as easy to set up as it is to love. Designed for hassle-free teaching, it seamlessly blends fun gameplay with real learning outcomes—no computers required.

Students laugh, collaborate, and compete—without even realizing they’re learning core Computer Science concepts.

It’s the perfect way to build classroom energy while delivering meaningful skills.

👾 Effortless Setup

🎯 Built-in Learning Outcomes

💬 Peer Interaction & Bonding

🥔 So fun, they forget it’s educational

They laugh. They learn. You win.

Gamified Learning with Built-In Scaffolding

Battlechips comes with a full-fledged Single Player Mode—a thrilling, comic-book-style Computer Science 101 course that turns learning into an epic journey.

The book contains 7 immersive chapters, each covering a different Computer Science concept. With over 40 hours of curriculum, each chapter introduces a new CS concept through interactive storytelling, coding challenges, and battle-based gameplay.

🧠 Curriculum-Aligned & Classroom-Ready

Battle Scenarios
Logic Puzzles
Gameplay that builds real CS skills

✅ Why Teachers Love It

🎮 Single Player Mode = Engaging, self-paced learning
💡 CS Concepts = Taught through story, retained through play
🌐 Skill Transfer = Prepares students to transition into any programming language

🇸🇬 Proudly Singaporean. Globally Celebrated. 🇸🇬

Potato Pirates: Battlechips isn’t just a game.
It’s a carefully engineered, curriculum-aligned gateway into computational thinking — crafted to help every student build a strong foundation, no matter their starting point.

Join the hundreds of educators island-wide who have already discovered the secret:
Computer Science is better when it’s disguised as an epic pirate adventure.

Used by top schools. STEM.org Certified. Powered by potatoes.

For bulk orders, MOE pricing, and training programs, get in touch at ahoy@potatopirates.game

Hear from our happy customers

★★★★★
Another hit My husband is a programmer, so my kids love anything related to programming. This was a Christmas gift and we've already played it multiple times. We focus on saying our plans the way they would read if typed out. My oldest has already been doing some coding solo, but my youngest doesn't have much experience with it. She's catching on very quickly and loves the cute ship names! This game is also great for practicing different math concepts. (Addition, multiplication, and variables, just to name a few!)

🇺🇸 Susan
★★★★★
Fun learning I bought 5 of this game to use at school, helping kids to understand coding in a simple and fun way. It took a few lessons to get the kids up to speed, but they got the hang of it pretty quickly. They are understanding conditions and loops better now.

🇦🇺 George
★★★★★
Best game for kids who want to hack EVER I've worked in tech for my whole career and started off as a systems programmer and this simple looking board game is hands down the BEST gift for a kid who says 'I wanna hack!'. Challenging logic puzzles that make you think and are realistic logical conceptions of hacking together a solution. i.e. this is far more realistic and inspirational than the kind of z-grade script kiddie weak crim nonsense people think of as hacking.

🇺🇸 LFP
★★★★★
Great learning fun My 6 yo son enjoyed it although we had to spend a lot of time to explain it to him. “It’s a Great way to expose young kids to coding.

🇸🇬 Ivy S
★★★★★
Great game for families This game can be as complicated or as simple as your family needs it to be. Our seven year old daughter who "hates" math was quickly immersed in applying mathematical strategies and concepts and totally enjoyed herself. The game can be enjoyed and mastered on any level because it is so flexible; the strategies can become as advanced as the players want them to be so that kids can play as successfully as adults. A target skill-level for children is basic addition with a basic understanding of comparisons (greater than/ less than/ equal to). But adults can enjoy a wild cut-throat pirate adventure as well!

🇺🇸 Chris