Jurassic Code: a Fiero Code Competition
Travel back to prehistoric times and explore Planet Fiero's fascinating and mysterious past!
Adventure and treasure await in Fiero Code's second competition of 2026. Coders are invited to bring to life an ancient underground world, where gems and riches slumber in the soil.
Your game character will search and dig for treasure, aiming to collect and secure as many gems as possible.
But beware... dangerous robosaurs roam this world. Don't get caught – because that means: game over!
Competition details at a glance
Scroll down to the bottom of this page for detailed FAQs.
| The code challenge |
Use Code Blocks to design and program a digger-style game. Your game character is tasked to collect gems without getting caught by any of the dangerous robosaurs preying on the treasure hunters. |
| The reward |
Be in to win fun tech prizes like drones, code-able robots, and more. |
| Competition dates |
1 June to 31 July 2026 |
| Age range |
8 to 108 |
Access Fiero Code
Fiero Code: a digital playground for coders young and old
Designed with different learning styles in mind, Fiero Code is perfect for introducing beginner coders to basic concepts and a range of widely used programming languages.
In this Fiero Code Challenge, first-time and experienced coders get to showcase storytelling skills, problem-solving techniques, and coding know-how using Code Blocks.
Similar to Scratch, Code Blocks works with a simple puzzle-piece structure and is especially great for visual learners.
Ready to face the robosaurs? Join the competition and start your project today.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
What are the judging criteria?
Entries are graded on: completion of the challenge requirements; creativity; and difficulty.
The team at Fiero Code will be judging entries and decide on the winners.
How do I sign up and register for the competition?
- Log in or sign up: Log into your Fiero Code account or sign up for a new account if you don't have one. It's free through our Upper Hutt Libraries website.
- Register for the challenge: When you have logged into Fiero Code, find the Challenge page and register there.
- Create: The fun starts now! Be creative and design your adventure game using Code Blocks.
- Submit: Upload your completed game to showcase what you've built and be in to win. Great work, ka pai!
I'm new to Fiero Code. What can you learn with it?
Fiero Code is a learn-to-code software, perfect for beginner coders, especially young learners.
It teaches skills for making websites, apps, programs, animations, and video games. You will learn how to use common scripting languages like JavaScript and Python but also block-based coding language similar to Scratch.
Register for a Fiero Code account – free through our Upper Hutt Libraries website.
Does the Library run sessions for Fiero Code beginners?
Yes, we do! Register for a one-on-one introduction session with our team.
We also sometimes include Fiero Code in our monthly after-school programme, STEM Explorers.
Please email us at library@uhcc.govt.nz or call us on (04) 527 2117 to confirm our programme schedule first.