# Stick Adventure

> Stick Adventure (iPhone/iPad app by Karolinska University Hospital.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stick-adventure/id1619976147 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Karolinska University Hospital](https://appshunter.io/developer/1723819249)
- Category: Games, Medical
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 254 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2023-01-16
- Data updated: 2026-05-16
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stick-adventure/id1619976147/reviews.md

## What is Stick Adventure?

Stick Adventure is a game for children who are about to undergo or have undergone needle-related procedures.

In this first version, the player can:
- Select a patient in the waiting room.
- Help with needle sticks in the finger and needle sticks in the hand.
- Learn about the material used in sticking.
- Learn more about the blood and blood tests.

The game is intended to help children understand the procedure and also process it, both preventively and as rehabilitation, in a fun and playful way.

Project leader and idea creator is Henrik Hjelmgren Med Dr, Registered Nurse, Karolinska University Hospital Solna, Astrid Lindgren's Children's Hospital.

The game is developed by Dimh.

Financed by Vinnova, Dimh AB and Region Stockholm Astrid Lindgren's Children's Hospital.


## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.1.250123 — 2025-03-12

Created an Australian variant where you can play with a wallaby.
Updated some informational brochures and texts.
Changed venous puncture from the back of the hand to the elbow crease.
Modified the guardian so that they look a bit happier.

### 1.01 — 2023-11-15

Changes to the english text.

### 1.0 — 2023-01-16

No release notes.

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