Educational Games

Digital play that grows real skills

Our games take PEN Play's play-based approach to the screen — research-driven digital experiences that make learning feel like play while building confidence, focus and a love of maths.

Children playing an educational game
Why it works

The benefits of learning through digital games

Done well, digital games are one of the most powerful ways children learn — combining motivation, repetition and instant feedback with the joy of play.

Engaging & motivating

Play turns practice into something children actually want to do — and keeps them coming back.

Instant feedback

Every answer gets an immediate, encouraging response, so learning happens in the moment.

Adapts to every child

Difficulty adjusts to each learner — keeping the challenge just right, never boring or overwhelming.

Builds confidence

A safe space to make mistakes lowers maths anxiety and grows resilience.

More than the content

Games are designed to grow focus, memory, problem-solving and emotional intelligence alongside the maths.

Progress you can see

Achievements and results flow straight to the parent and teacher dashboard.

Featured game

Whartels

Whartels is the digital companion to our Let's Really Play Maths programme — a playful world where children practise maths and problem-solving through quick, rewarding challenges. Available on mobile and web.

The Whartels game is currently in BETA — play, explore, and send us your feedback!

The Whartels game
A child learning through a maths game
For parents & teachers

Play here, progress everywhere

Children play on their own device, and their progress, achievements and class results appear right on your PEN Play dashboard — so you always know how they're growing.

The PEN Play Portal

One place to manage it all

The portal is your home base — link the game, follow every child's journey, and keep your account in order, all in one place. Parents, teachers and therapists each get tools built for how they support children.

Add & manage children

Create a profile for each child and add more whenever you need to.

Link the game

Connect a child's device with a QR code, child ID, or by linking online.

Track progress

Watch achievements, mastery and results update as your child plays.

Weekly reports

Get a clear weekly summary of each child's growth and focus areas.

Classrooms & play groups

Teachers and therapists organise learners into classes and groups.

Manage your account

Handle your subscription, billing and notification preferences in one place.

Start playing today

Download Whartels and turn screen time into growth time. Questions? We're here to help.