Learning through arcade games? Engineering students build ‘Aral-cade’
Learning through arcade games? Engineering students build ‘Aral-cade’
Learning through arcade games? Engineering students build ‘Aral-cade’
By Vince Angelo Ferreras
January 26, 2026
Summary
A group of engineering students from Laguna State Polytechnic University developed “Aral-cade,” an arcade-style educational machine designed to enhance children’s reading literacy through interactive play. Combining a mini PC, Arduino controls, and engaging game mechanics, the system features activities like letter matching, listening exercises, and word completion challenges. Built at a child-friendly height and modeled after traditional arcade machines, it motivates learners through rewards such as tickets and prizes. Early implementation in schools has shown noticeable improvements in student performance, and developers plan to expand its content and introduce more advanced levels to further support literacy development.
Reference
Ferreras, V.A. (2026, January 26). Learning through arcade games? Engineering students build ‘Aral-cade’. GMA News Online. https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/scitech/technology/974226/learning-through-arcade-games-engineering-students-build-aral-cade/story/