ScalaQuest - a game to learn Scala

A project in Ottawa, Canada by Alejandro
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An online game to learn Scala. Battle Goblins and Wizards and face all kinds of challenges while learning a new programming language.
Backers: 301
Average Pledge Per Backer: $104 CAD

Funded: $31,299 CAD of $22,000 CAD
Dates: Jul 20th -> Aug 19th (30 days)
Project By: Alejandro
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Latest News

We did it!

August 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you so much for your support - we made it! With 301 backers and over 31k in funding, we surpassed our initial goal by 40%. We're super excited to continue building ScalaQuest into a great game to learn Scala, and now we know we have all of... (Read More)

Stretch goal #2: Stickers galore!

August 17th - via: kickstarter.com
We're baffled at the response we've gotten over the last 24 hours. Thank you so much! Our first stretch goal was unlocked in less than 12 hours, so our designer will start working on the digital art pack shortly. Look forward to your desktop... (Read More)

Digital Art Stretch Goal

August 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Now that we've achieved our main goal, we'd like to shoot for a modest stretch goal: if this project hits $25k we'll produce a Digital Art Pack, including 2 desktop backgrounds and unique illustrations with original game art by our fabulous... (Read More)

WE MADE IT!

August 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to you, we've reached 100% of our goal! AMAZING!! We're incredibly grateful for the support we've received, and we're more committed than ever to make ScalaQuest a great experience for people looking to learn the language. But we still have... (Read More)

New pledge levels

August 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Quick update - we just created three sponsorship pledge levels, after some requests from organizations to support the game directly. (Brownie points to the first one to pick up why the tiers are named as such) If you think your employer or some other... (Read More)

New spellbook drafts

August 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Take a look at the latest draft on the spellbook. This is where you'll be able to review the topics you've learned. What do you think?        (Read More)

Spellbook

August 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Our designer is hard at work with one of the core pieces of the game: the spellbook. This is where reading material will accumulate as you progress, so you can go back and review it later. Sometimes great ideas start on paper and evolve towards... (Read More)

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