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Legends of Learning
By Legends of Learning. Visit Legends of Learning
Desk research from the maker's own pages. Not yet tried by us. Checked 2026-10-24.
A library of more than 2,000 short, standards-aligned learning games for grades K-8 in science, math and history, made by outside game studios. Teachers assign games and quizzes and watch progress live. Students also play Awakening, a world with avatars, collectible creatures and leaderboards where they answer curriculum questions. Families can make parent and child accounts; a paid Adventure Pass adds a math-facts program and extra areas. The core is aimed at schools.
Our take: A strong fit for K-8 classrooms that want game-based science and math; parents wary of reward loops and paid passes should watch how their child uses Awakening.
| Ages it suits | about 5-14 (grades K-8) |
|---|---|
| What its terms say about age | Not offered directly to students. Teachers (18+) or schools create accounts and invite students; for under-13s the school or teacher gives consent. Parents can create parent and child accounts for Awakening; you must be 18+ to buy. (terms) |
| Price | Free, with paid extras. Basic teacher accounts free. Premium Classroom $790 a year per teacher; school plan $4,450 a year (400-1,000 students); districts by quote. Family Adventure Pass $9.99 a month, $42.99 for 6 months or $59.99 a year (Oct 2026). |
| Works on | Web, iPhone and iPad, Android |
| Account | A school account |
| Ads | None |
| In-app purchases | Yes |
| The AI in it | No AI described; Math Basecamp adapts fact practice to each student. |
What's good
- Huge standards-aligned game library
- Free tier for teachers
- No ads for students, per its policy
- Real outside evaluation, with a trial underway
Watch for
- Avatar rewards, creatures and leaderboards can pull focus from learning
- Family Adventure Pass is a paid upgrade inside the game
- School plans are costly
- Study so far shows a link, not proof of cause
Data and privacy
Students give a first and last name or nickname; the company relies on school consent under COPPA and says it is COPPA and FERPA compliant. Its 'Student Safe' promise says children in school settings never see ads in the platform. Read the privacy policy.
Does it work?
A WestEd study of about 14,500 fifth and eighth graders in one district found higher science scores for heavier users, but it is correlational. A five-year federally funded trial with WestEd, including a randomized study, began in 2024.
In the Big Index
- On the list 20 best free learning game sites for kids
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Where these facts come from
- https://www.legendsoflearning.com/
- https://www.legendsoflearning.com/pricing/
- https://www.legendsoflearning.com/awakening-parents/
- https://www.legendsoflearning.com/terms-and-conditions/
- https://www.legendsoflearning.com/terms-and-conditions/privacy-policy/
- https://www.legendsoflearning.com/awakening-adventure-pass/
- https://help.legendsoflearning.com/en/articles/6722765-awakening-adventure-pass
- https://legendsoflearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/LoL_report_pk_20230111_draft_districtAnonymous.pdf
- https://www.legendsoflearning.com/blog/legends-eir-award/
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