The BBC has launched a new game for tablets based on their immensely popular Doctor Who series. The latest title, The Doctor and a Dalek, has users follow along with The Doctor on a mission to destroy the Orb of Fates aboard an old Gallifreyan ship, the Starbane. The game encourages players to learn about fundamental coding principles by having them solve puzzles linked to a computer coding curriculum. Although the game is entertaining, it is also part of the BBC's Make It Digital initiative which is designed to help users learn skills and concepts for the digital age.
According to the BBC, the title will be available on the Google Play, Apple and Amazon app stores and can also be played online at https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/games/doctor-who-game. Unfortunately, Doctor Who fans may be disappointed to find that it appears access to the title has been restricted to users in the U.K.
The new title has already appeared on the Amazon app store if you are ready to grab it for your tablet device.
source: Amazon Appstore
