What’s better than using LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Inventor by LEGO System A/S? Well, try it on a big screen, on your PC or Mac, with BlueStacks to see the difference.
So LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Inventor on PC (especially if you’re using something like BlueStacks) is kind of its own thing — feels like part building toy, part coding lab. The app gives you step-by-step digital instructions for each robot, and you’re not just piecing parts together and calling it a day. You’re actually building characters like Charlie or Tricky, and each one unlocks new abilities to play with. You don’t just make the robot and leave it sitting around, either; the app walks you into coding challenges using a drag-and-drop system that feels a lot like Scratch, so it’s easy to learn even if programming is totally new. There’s a ton of activities — well over fifty — and once you get familiar you can start trying your own ideas. And if visual programming isn’t enough, you can switch over to Python, which is pretty great for anyone wanting more options.
What stands out is how smooth it all feels — you build, you code, you test your robot, and you get to control it right from the app so it dances, walks, or shoots NERF-style projectiles at the cat (hopefully just in theory). You can even design your own remote controls. Beyond just playing, it’s kind of obvious that you end up learning real STEM concepts while messing around with the robots, whether you realize it or not. There’s a feature to snap a photo of your robot and share it, so if you like that aspect of showing off creations, it’s pretty easy to do. Overall, between the building guides, the coding lessons, and the ability to see what others build, it ends up being more than just a building app — it’s got a lot to keep different ages challenged and entertained.
Eager to take your app experience to the next level? Start right away by downloading BlueStacks on your PC or Mac.
