Botter: a Fiero Code Competition
The future is calling! Fiero Code's final code competition of 2026 is all about creative design and urban adventure.
What does your city of the future look like? Do you picture flying cars, talking taxis, moving streets, robots zooming around?
Your task: Help your game character safely cross Planet Fiero's busy streets.
But watch out... There are plenty of obstacles putting your navigation skills to the test. Don't get hit – because that means: game over!
Competition details at a glance
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| The code challenge |
Use Code Blocks to design and program a street scene with moving obstacles like cars and robots. Your game character is tasked to cross the street safely without getting stopped or hit. |
| The reward |
Be in to win fun tech prizes like drones, code-able robots, and more. |
| Competition dates |
1 October to 30 November 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)
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Terms and conditions
- This Fiero Code competition is open for ages 8 to 108.
- Registration is free for anyone accessing Fiero Code through our Upper Hutt Libraries website.
- The competition runs from 1 October to 30 November 2026.
- Prizes are supplied by Fiero Code.
- Judges are from the Fiero Code team, not Upper Hutt Libraries staff.
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 street challenge 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.