# Adventure Playground — Knights, dragons & princesses

> Educational game app for kids focusing on pattern recognition and matching skills. (iPhone/iPad app by Jan Essig.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adventure-playground/id675029812 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jan Essig](https://appshunter.io/developer/446378172)
- Category: Games, Education, Family, Trivia
- Price: $8.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 57 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Swedish
- Released: 2014-10-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adventure-playground/id675029812/reviews.md

## What is Adventure Playground?

Your kids love knights, dragons, princesses, unicorns - and YOU would love it if your little hero or heroine could learn and practice critical skills while exploring worlds of enchantment.

Adventure Playground provides your child with 8 different games to play that become progressively more difficult the longer they continue.

The games focus on matching and pattern recognition - skills that are vital for all of us to develop. An ability to recognize patterns is not only crucial for music and mathematics, it’s essential for learning routines as well as understanding the people and world around us.

In addition to teaching and practicing pattern recognition, the other benefits of playing these games are:

• developing matching, sorting and memory skills
• working on both fine and gross motor
• practicing visual scanning and discernment
• learning colours and shapes
• and most importantly, having fun! 

The 8 different worlds in Adventure Playground are:

• Suspension Bridge: Tilt the iDevice or use your finger to help your chosen hero cross the wooden bridge to safety.
• Mayan Temple: Rotate the stone disc to crack the ancient code.
• Shapes Box: Drag and drop tiles onto the correct spot in the box.
• Wanted!: Can you find the character that matches the one shown?
• Trumps Cave: If your child can stop giggling long enough, they copy the order in which dragons pass gas.
• Gemstones: After spending all day mining precious gems, the dwarves could use some help sorting them.
• Snowball Fight: A little action game. Make sure you hit the knights and not the animals. 
• Secret Code: Find the hidden code.

I developed this app, together with my children, and incorporating feedback from parents and educators. And here’s what the experts have to say:

“This is so cool, Daddy!” - my son, 4 years old
“Woooaaahh, beautiful!” - my daughter, 6 years old

• PERFECT 5/5 stars review in all categories by appmall.com
• "Special Mention" Winner at the BIG INDIE PITCH 

As a parent myself I firmly believe you should not have to worry about children playing apps independently. If you choose, you can set a timer which will limit how long your kids play, and because I take privacy and online safety very seriously my apps include:

• no links to websites outside the app
• no ads
• no data collection or tracking
• no social media sharing
• no in-app purchases

For detailed information on our privacy policy, visit http://bit.ly/spielzeug_privacy
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As a MOMs with Apps member, we follow the
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I also value your feedback so please email your comments or questions to spielplatz@janessig.com

1-Minute-Trailer: http://youtu.be/eCJYwAPIkfU

## Key features

- 8 progressive skill-building games
- Focus on matching and pattern recognition
- Develops sorting and memory skills
- Enhances fine and gross motor skills
- Teaches colors and shapes
- No ads, in-app purchases, or tracking

## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adventure-playground/id675029812/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Super App

*2015-05-06*

Super genial. Schöne Grafiken und sehr unterhaltsam. Schade das es nicht mit iPod Touch funktioniert. Sonst perfekt mit viel Liebe zu Details. Sehr empfehlenswert und lehrreich. Top!

### 5/5 — Tolle Kinder App

*2015-01-03*

Unsere Kids finden es klasse, die Illustrationen sind spitze und der Spielspaß stimmt!
Tip Top!! Kann man nur weiterempfehlen...

### 5/5 — Kinder-App die begeistert!

*2014-12-24*

Wir sind von dieser App besonders begeistert, da Spielwitz und Grafik uns (und vor allem unseren Kindern) prima gefallen!

### 5/5 — mit dieser App kann man für junge Nutzer nichts verkehrt machen

*2014-12-13*

Eine sehr ansprechend gestaltete App, die jungen Nutzern garantiert ein breites Grinsen ins Gesicht zaubert..und zwar sowohl Mädchen als auch Jungen.
Es werden verschiedene Lernbereiche in verschiedenen Schweregraden angesprochen.

### 5/5 — Herrlich schräg

*2014-12-10*

Ein Lernspiel mit pupsenden Drachen!! Mein Sohn liebt es! ;-)

### 5/5 — Wunderbar

*2014-12-02*

Eine schöne App, und die Kleinen lernen auch noch was dabei.

### 1/5 — Zu teuer

*2014-11-24*

Features sind ganz nett, leider wird die App ziemlich schnell langweilig und für den Preis viel zu teuer! Enttäuschend

### 5/5 — Beste Kinderspiele-App

*2014-10-21*

Also das ist mit Abstand die beste Kinderspiele-App. Ich bin begeistert!

1) coole und spannende Grafiken und tolle Sounds
2) pädagogisch sinnvolle und altersgerechte Spiele ... Endlich mal abwechslungsreich und unterhaltsam umgesetzt
3) gutes Handling und perfekte Sensibilität, z.B. 
beim Balance-Spiel
4) geschützter Elternbereich, um spezielle Einstellungen vorzunehmen
5) auch als Eltern spielt man es gerne ... Mein Lieblingsspiel ist das mit den Drachen in der Höhle ;-)

Weiter so!,,

### 5/5 — Richtig tolle App für Kinder

*2014-10-10*

Diese App beinhaltet alles, was Kindern Spaß macht - und die Eltern freuen sich, weil die Kinder nebenher (beim Spielen) noch was lernen. Vielen Dank für diese tolle App! Im Übrigen sind die anderen Apps des Herstellers genauso empfehlenswert!

### 5/5 — Klasse!

*2014-10-10*

Eine fantastische App! Meine Kinder sind begeistert!

## Frequently asked questions about Adventure Playground

### What kind of games are included in Adventure Playground?

Adventure Playground features 8 distinct games that focus on matching, pattern recognition, sorting, and memory skills. These include challenges like crossing a suspension bridge, cracking ancient codes, shape matching, and a snowball fight.

### Does Adventure Playground have ads?

No, Adventure Playground is completely ad-free. The developer prioritizes a safe and uninterrupted experience for children, ensuring no advertisements are present within the app.

### Can I set a timer for my child's playtime with Adventure Playground?

Yes, you can set a timer to limit your child's playtime. This feature allows parents to manage screen time effectively while ensuring their child benefits from the educational content.

### What age rating does Adventure Playground have?

Adventure Playground is rated for ages 4 and up. This makes it suitable for preschoolers and early elementary school children looking to develop foundational cognitive skills.

### How often is Adventure Playground updated?

The latest version of Adventure Playground is 5.0.0, last updated on February 29, 2024. This indicates regular updates to maintain and improve the app's performance and content.

### Is Adventure Playground available on Android devices?

Based on the provided data, Adventure Playground is currently supported on iPad devices. Information regarding Android compatibility is not specified.

### Does Adventure Playground collect any user data?

No, Adventure Playground does not collect any data or track user activity. The app is designed with a strong emphasis on privacy and online safety for children.

### What makes Adventure Playground unique compared to other kids' games?

Adventure Playground stands out by offering a curated set of 8 games focused on critical skill development, with no ads, in-app purchases, or data collection. It was developed with input from parents and educators to ensure both fun and educational value.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.0.0 — 2024-02-29

- The Adventure Playground has been fully translated into Spanish, including all spoken announcements.
- German and French have been fully replaced by professional Sounds.
- All games now have spoken instructions in all available languages

+++ New App: Yogeee - Yoga for kids +++

+++ ADDED A NEW GAME: SECRET CODE +++
• NEW GAME - SECRET CODE: Find the hidden code
• Now with 8 epic, educational games!!
• Awesome music and animations
• Optimized for new iPads

### 4.2.0 — 2022-10-15

+++ ADDED A NEW GAME: SECRET CODE +++
• NEW GAME - SECRET CODE: Find the hidden code
• Now with 8 epic, educational games!!
• Awesome music and animations
• Optimized for new iPads

### 4.0.0 — 2020-12-01

+++ ADDED A NEW GAME: SECRET CODE +++
• NEW GAME - SECRET CODE: Find the hidden code
• Now with 8 epic, educational games!!
• Awesome music and animations
• Optimized for new iPads
• Added a lot new content to discover

### 3.1.0 — 2017-03-23

SUMMER Update: Spring & Summer Graphics
• Several improvements & minor Bugfixes! 

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
• NEW GAME: A snowball fight with knights! 
• Now with 7 epic, educational games!!
• Awesome music and animations
• Added a lot new content to discover

### 3.0.0 — 2016-11-15

XMAS Update: Xmas & Winter Graphics
• Several improvements & minor Bugfixes! 

• NEW GAME: A snowball fight with knights! 
• Now with 7 epic, educational games!!
• Awesome music and animations
• Added a lot new content to discover

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