Parents' Guide to Cyberchase 3D Builder

App iPad , Android , Kindle Fire Paid Education
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By Debbie Gorrell , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 8+

Kids turn 2D shapes into 3D buildings in fun geometry app.

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What's It About?

CYBERCHASE 3D BUILDER is an app based on the popular PBS math series Cyberchase. To help rebuild a city that was accidentally flattened by robots Buzz and Delete, kids create 3D shapes, or buildings, from 2D shapes. There are eight levels of gameplay that increase in difficulty, with the final level challenging kids to create and stack multiple 3D shapes to form a complex structure. Kids can earn stars for speed and accuracy, and they must complete a level to unlock the next one. Once kids complete all levels and have rebuilt the city, a fun fireworks display rains over the city.

Is It Any Good?

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The fun characters and story line in Cyberchase 3D Builder will engage kids as they help rebuild the city of Botopolis. The visual aspect of the game is one of its greatest strengths -- kids can see firsthand how 2D shapes transform into 3D shapes. This is an essential step when learning about geometric figures, and the app does a great job with this since kids directly interact with the transformation. Buzz and Delete are encouraging and helpful, providing subtle hints when kids struggle. If they're really stuck, kids can tap the help icon for more detailed hints and visual aids. It's a fun and engaging way for kids to build a conceptual understanding of geometric figures and to develop important spatial-reasoning skills.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about 3D shapes, their names, and geometric properties. For example, a cube is made of six sides or squares.

  • Give kids a picture of a 3D shape and challenge them to draw the 2D shapes that make it up.

App Details

  • Devices : iPad , Android , Kindle Fire
  • Subjects : Math : geometry , shapes
  • Skills : Thinking & Reasoning : logic , problem solving , solving puzzles , thinking critically
  • Pricing structure : Paid
  • Release date : January 21, 2014
  • Genre : Education
  • Topics : Robots
  • Publisher : PBS KIDS
  • Version : 1.2.3
  • Minimum software requirements : iOS 4.0 or later; Android 2.3 and up
  • Last updated : October 1, 2025

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