Why we built this

Zap and Roam started with a simple idea: what if screen time could be more creative, more shared, and more delightful?

We wanted to build something that brings kids together around a screen instead of isolating them. Something that sparks creativity through color and design, then rewards that creativity with an immediate, magical payoff — watching your own creation come to life.

The result is Zap and Roam: a game where kids color a robot on a tablet, tap ZAP!, and watch it beam down onto an animated world displayed on a TV. It's screen time that connects, creates, and celebrates.

Built with care

Safety first

No accounts, no ads, no chat, no data collection. Kids play in a completely safe environment.

Built with love

Every animation, color, and interaction is designed to delight and inspire young creators.

Open by default

The entire project is open source. Parents and educators can inspect, modify, and self-host.

Get in touch

Have questions, feedback, or ideas? We'd love to hear from you. Reach out on our GitHub repository or open an issue.

Made for creative kids

Color, zap, and roam — the adventure starts here.