Plugo by PlayShifu
STEM Games
Free
4.23for iPhone, iPad and more
Age Rating
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About Plugo by PlayShifu
** Shifu Plugo: An interactive AR gaming system to stimulate STEM skills **
Plugo is an AR gaming system that makes STEM super fun and hands-on - 1 gamepad, 5 interchangeable kits, unlimited gaming! Designed for 5-11-year-old kids, each gaming kit offers exciting educational games that are conceptualized to make your child play, learn and have fun—all at the same time.
With Plugo, your child can interact and play using various tactile kits without touching the screen. They won’t even realize they’re learning math, vocabulary, dexterity, logical reasoning, critical thinking and so much more.
The gamepad is built for all Plugo kits and is compatible with multiple devices. No wires, no electronics or additional hardware; our gaming system requires minimum effort to set-up and play. Plugo app has 4 games with 60+ levels for each gaming kit!
** Plugo Link: Construction Kit **
Design structures with hexagon building blocks to solve problems
** Plugo Count: Hands-on Math Kit **
Unravel mysteries and cross hurdles with numbers & arithmetic
** Plugo Steer: Navigation Play Kit **
Swim through sharks or fly in space with this funky futuristic wheel
** Plugo Piano: Music Learning Kit **
Step into the musical world and get friendly with keys, notes & beats
** Plugo Quest: Adventure Game Kit **
Boost your reasoning and ambidexterity with this fun gaming console
** S.T.E.A.M. Ahead with Plugo **
S.T.E.A.M. is an integral part of our educational approach to kids’ playtime.
-- Science: Explore the underwater world & celestial objects with Plugo Steer.
-- Technology: Learn about the functioning of basic electric & sound circuits with Plugo Link.
-- Engineering: Build gravity-defying structures with Plugo Link. Build innovative thinking & logical reasoning ability with Plugo Quest.
-- Arts: Hone your creative problem-solving skills with Plugo Link. Foray into the world of music with Plugo Piano.
-- Mathematics: Learn problem-solving involving numbers & algebra with Plugo Count.
** How It Works **
-- Download the Plugo app
-- Login to sync your data across several devices
-- Sync the kits you have
-- Unfold the gamepad and place the device in the slot
-- Tap on any game to let the fun times roll
** About Team Shifu **
We are a passionate team of parents, early learning experts, innovators and technologists that fit together like puzzle pieces. Our aim is to make every experience exciting and meaningful for kids, and we strive to give the best!
** Contact Us **
Your feedback is very important to us. If you have any questions, comments, feedback or need any help, please contact us at reachout@playshifu.com
Plugo is an AR gaming system that makes STEM super fun and hands-on - 1 gamepad, 5 interchangeable kits, unlimited gaming! Designed for 5-11-year-old kids, each gaming kit offers exciting educational games that are conceptualized to make your child play, learn and have fun—all at the same time.
With Plugo, your child can interact and play using various tactile kits without touching the screen. They won’t even realize they’re learning math, vocabulary, dexterity, logical reasoning, critical thinking and so much more.
The gamepad is built for all Plugo kits and is compatible with multiple devices. No wires, no electronics or additional hardware; our gaming system requires minimum effort to set-up and play. Plugo app has 4 games with 60+ levels for each gaming kit!
** Plugo Link: Construction Kit **
Design structures with hexagon building blocks to solve problems
** Plugo Count: Hands-on Math Kit **
Unravel mysteries and cross hurdles with numbers & arithmetic
** Plugo Steer: Navigation Play Kit **
Swim through sharks or fly in space with this funky futuristic wheel
** Plugo Piano: Music Learning Kit **
Step into the musical world and get friendly with keys, notes & beats
** Plugo Quest: Adventure Game Kit **
Boost your reasoning and ambidexterity with this fun gaming console
** S.T.E.A.M. Ahead with Plugo **
S.T.E.A.M. is an integral part of our educational approach to kids’ playtime.
-- Science: Explore the underwater world & celestial objects with Plugo Steer.
-- Technology: Learn about the functioning of basic electric & sound circuits with Plugo Link.
-- Engineering: Build gravity-defying structures with Plugo Link. Build innovative thinking & logical reasoning ability with Plugo Quest.
-- Arts: Hone your creative problem-solving skills with Plugo Link. Foray into the world of music with Plugo Piano.
-- Mathematics: Learn problem-solving involving numbers & algebra with Plugo Count.
** How It Works **
-- Download the Plugo app
-- Login to sync your data across several devices
-- Sync the kits you have
-- Unfold the gamepad and place the device in the slot
-- Tap on any game to let the fun times roll
** About Team Shifu **
We are a passionate team of parents, early learning experts, innovators and technologists that fit together like puzzle pieces. Our aim is to make every experience exciting and meaningful for kids, and we strive to give the best!
** Contact Us **
Your feedback is very important to us. If you have any questions, comments, feedback or need any help, please contact us at reachout@playshifu.com
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What's New in the Latest Version 4.23
Last updated on Dec 18, 2023
Old Versions
1. We have fixed download and sync issues to ensure a smooth set up experience.
2. We've improved the kits' detection for seamless play.
2. We've improved the kits' detection for seamless play.
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Version History
4.23
Dec 18, 2023
1. We have fixed download and sync issues to ensure a smooth set up experience.
2. We've improved the kits' detection for seamless play.
2. We've improved the kits' detection for seamless play.
4.22
Sep 28, 2023
1. You'll notice language-related fixes in Count
2. Detective, Coding - We've improved the kits' detection for seamless play.
2. Detective, Coding - We've improved the kits' detection for seamless play.
4.21
Jul 18, 2023
1. Detective, Coding, Animals, Farm - We've improved the kits' detection for seamless play.
2. Count, Letters, Link, Tunes, Coding & Farm are now compatible with devices with camera in landscape orientation.
3. New language alert! Plugo is now available in Italian (Link) and Portuguese (Count & Link).
2. Count, Letters, Link, Tunes, Coding & Farm are now compatible with devices with camera in landscape orientation.
3. New language alert! Plugo is now available in Italian (Link) and Portuguese (Count & Link).
4.20
May 25, 2023
Detective, Coding, Animals, Farm - We've improved the kits' detection for seamless play.
4.19
Apr 6, 2023
1. We have fixed download and sync issues to ensure a smooth set up experience.
2. Tunes, Letters, Detective, Coding - We've improved the kits' detection for seamless play.
2. Tunes, Letters, Detective, Coding - We've improved the kits' detection for seamless play.
4.18
Mar 20, 2023
1. Farm - We've improved the kits' detection for seamless play.
2. You'll notice language-related fixes across several kits.
2. You'll notice language-related fixes across several kits.
4.17
Feb 10, 2023
Downloading and syncing the content of all Plugo kits is now faster than ever!
Coding: The BomBom Chase - Fixed BomBom collection and levels locked issues.
Detective: Improved the kit’s detection for seamless play.
Coding: The BomBom Chase - Fixed BomBom collection and levels locked issues.
Detective: Improved the kit’s detection for seamless play.
4.16
Dec 24, 2022
Have you seen Alice the armadillo dance?
Coding: Only two things are on Alice's mind—berries and dancing! Help our adorable armadillo eat all the berries and dance away to glory in the brand-new Plugo Coding game, Fruit Loot!
Count and Tunes: Slovenian and Spanish language-related fixes.
Coding: Improved the kit's detection for seamless play.
Improved detection on iPad 9th and 10th Gen.
And a lot of bug fixes!
Coding: Only two things are on Alice's mind—berries and dancing! Help our adorable armadillo eat all the berries and dance away to glory in the brand-new Plugo Coding game, Fruit Loot!
Count and Tunes: Slovenian and Spanish language-related fixes.
Coding: Improved the kit's detection for seamless play.
Improved detection on iPad 9th and 10th Gen.
And a lot of bug fixes!
4.15
Dec 22, 2022
Have you seen Alice the armadillo dance?
Coding: Only two things are on Alice's mind—berries and dancing! Help our adorable armadillo eat all the berries and dance away to glory in the brand-new Plugo Coding game, Fruit Loot!
Count and Tunes: Slovenian and Spanish language-related fixes.
Coding: Improved the kit's detection for seamless play.
Improved detection on iPad 9th and 10th Gen.
Coding: Only two things are on Alice's mind—berries and dancing! Help our adorable armadillo eat all the berries and dance away to glory in the brand-new Plugo Coding game, Fruit Loot!
Count and Tunes: Slovenian and Spanish language-related fixes.
Coding: Improved the kit's detection for seamless play.
Improved detection on iPad 9th and 10th Gen.
4.14
Nov 14, 2022
1. New spanish language added to plugo count
2. New Slovenian language added to plugo count, plugo link and plugo tunes
2. New Slovenian language added to plugo count, plugo link and plugo tunes
4.13
Oct 26, 2022
Downloading ...Internet connection lost!
Breathe easy! Now, your download progress and downloaded kits are saved when the internet connection is lost.
2. Troubleshooting made easy! Based on your recommendations, we've added a setup checklist and more detailed steps to the troubleshooting flow. Thank you!
3. Letters and Farm: Improved the kits' detection for seamless play. (
Breathe easy! Now, your download progress and downloaded kits are saved when the internet connection is lost.
2. Troubleshooting made easy! Based on your recommendations, we've added a setup checklist and more detailed steps to the troubleshooting flow. Thank you!
3. Letters and Farm: Improved the kits' detection for seamless play. (
4.12
Sep 30, 2022
Did you hear? There's a fun new way to learn to code—the Plugo way!
Introducing Plugo Coding! The ultimate block-based coding kit for simple, fun, and hands-on play. With 4 games and 200+ levels, master sequences, branching, loops, and more in story-driven gameplay!
Farm: Once Upon A Barn - Now, take care of your farm from any number of devices without worrying about losing your game's progress. We restore all progress when you install the Plugo app and sync the Farm kit on a new device.
Animals and Letters - We've improved the kits' detection for seamless play.
Introducing Plugo Coding! The ultimate block-based coding kit for simple, fun, and hands-on play. With 4 games and 200+ levels, master sequences, branching, loops, and more in story-driven gameplay!
Farm: Once Upon A Barn - Now, take care of your farm from any number of devices without worrying about losing your game's progress. We restore all progress when you install the Plugo app and sync the Farm kit on a new device.
Animals and Letters - We've improved the kits' detection for seamless play.
4.11
Jun 28, 2022
A smoother experience is coming your way!
We have improved the figurine detection in Plugo Farm for uninterrupted fun with Otis and the animals!
We have improved the figurine detection in Plugo Farm for uninterrupted fun with Otis and the animals!
4.10
Apr 11, 2022
Check out our improved app experience with Plugo Farm and language fixes in this update!
4.9
Mar 14, 2022
Bug fixes, and AR improvements
4.8
Feb 21, 2022
Get ready for some fantastic Farm surprises!
Farm: Once Upon A Barn - The bees are buzzing, and the horses are neighing! Head over to your farm to unlock new areas and animals!
Farm: Once Upon A Barn - Look for the redesigned hint section (question mark icon) to understand how to nurture and run your farm efficiently.
Farm: Make A Wish, Otis! - And so he did! Five new exciting mini-games added so the birthday celebrations can continue!
New language alert! The Plugo app is now available in Czech. Užívat si!
Farm: Once Upon A Barn - The bees are buzzing, and the horses are neighing! Head over to your farm to unlock new areas and animals!
Farm: Once Upon A Barn - Look for the redesigned hint section (question mark icon) to understand how to nurture and run your farm efficiently.
Farm: Make A Wish, Otis! - And so he did! Five new exciting mini-games added so the birthday celebrations can continue!
New language alert! The Plugo app is now available in Czech. Užívat si!
4.7
Jan 14, 2022
Welcome the New Year with new experiences in Plugo!
• Animals - Eli's Grand Tour is now grander with theme-based games! Join the safari as it travels from the Moon Lagoon to the Sunset Savanna!
• Farm - Improved the detection of the kit for seamless play.
• New language alert! Plugo is now available in Russian!
• Animals - Eli's Grand Tour is now grander with theme-based games! Join the safari as it travels from the Moon Lagoon to the Sunset Savanna!
• Farm - Improved the detection of the kit for seamless play.
• New language alert! Plugo is now available in Russian!
4.6
Dec 24, 2021
’Tis the holiday season on Plugo!
Join the cheer and celebration with Plugo Detective, Animals, and Farm!
Packed with captivating new levels and detection improvements, solving crimes and going on an adventure in the wild is about to get smoother and more spectacular than ever. Psst, don’t forget to check out the brand-new game on Plugo Farm!
Download your bundle full of joy today!
Join the cheer and celebration with Plugo Detective, Animals, and Farm!
Packed with captivating new levels and detection improvements, solving crimes and going on an adventure in the wild is about to get smoother and more spectacular than ever. Psst, don’t forget to check out the brand-new game on Plugo Farm!
Download your bundle full of joy today!
4.5
Dec 17, 2021
'Tis the holiday season on Plugo!
Join the cheer and celebration with Plugo Detective & Plugo Animals! Packed with captivating new levels and detection improvements, solving crimes and going on an adventure in the wild is about to get smoother and more spectacular than ever!
Download your bundle full of joy today!
Join the cheer and celebration with Plugo Detective & Plugo Animals! Packed with captivating new levels and detection improvements, solving crimes and going on an adventure in the wild is about to get smoother and more spectacular than ever!
Download your bundle full of joy today!
4.4
Nov 20, 2021
Solve crime every time or join the adventures of the animal kingdom.
Do it all with exciting new levels in Plugo Animals and Detective!
*Plugo Animals*
Three immersive games. Unlimited learning and fun!
Hoot! Grr! Harrumph! Roar! Learn about animal sounds, foods, habitats, and more. Explore story-based challenges and become a wildlife expert!
*Plugo Detective*
Three games and cases aplenty to solve!
Join the sharpest detectives in town - Sarah, JC, and the legendary Agent Hoot to solve the most mind-boggling whodunnits!
Do it all with exciting new levels in Plugo Animals and Detective!
*Plugo Animals*
Three immersive games. Unlimited learning and fun!
Hoot! Grr! Harrumph! Roar! Learn about animal sounds, foods, habitats, and more. Explore story-based challenges and become a wildlife expert!
*Plugo Detective*
Three games and cases aplenty to solve!
Join the sharpest detectives in town - Sarah, JC, and the legendary Agent Hoot to solve the most mind-boggling whodunnits!
4.3
Nov 1, 2021
It's time to go trick-or-treating, as Halloween comes early with Plugo!
Wear your detective hats and fetch your animal scrapbooks to welcome two stellar new kits—Plugo Detective and Plugo Animals.
Solve the most mind-boggling whodunnits with Plugo Detective and join in the adventures of the animal kingdom with Plugo Animals!
Gear up for the best Halloween ever!
Wear your detective hats and fetch your animal scrapbooks to welcome two stellar new kits—Plugo Detective and Plugo Animals.
Solve the most mind-boggling whodunnits with Plugo Detective and join in the adventures of the animal kingdom with Plugo Animals!
Gear up for the best Halloween ever!
4.2
Oct 26, 2021
• New language alert! Plugo is now available in Norwegian.
• New content added to Danish, Dutch, and Swedish languages.
• FARM
- New areas are available to unlock and explore!
- Delightful new background scores added to enrich your farming journey.
- Improved the overall gameplay experience.
• New content added to Danish, Dutch, and Swedish languages.
• FARM
- New areas are available to unlock and explore!
- Delightful new background scores added to enrich your farming journey.
- Improved the overall gameplay experience.
4.1
Oct 24, 2021
• New language alert! Plugo is now available in Norwegian.
• New content added to Danish, Dutch, and Swedish languages.
• FARM
- New areas are available to unlock and explore!
- Delightful new background scores added to enrich your farming journey.
- Improved the overall gameplay experience.
• New content added to Danish, Dutch, and Swedish languages.
• FARM
- New areas are available to unlock and explore!
- Delightful new background scores added to enrich your farming journey.
- Improved the overall gameplay experience.
4.0
Sep 4, 2021
Introducing Plugo FARM: Experience a slice of farm life by building your farm from the ground! Explore and discover new farming experiences on each farm day. More rewards and days are coming soon!
3.9
Aug 12, 2021
• FARM: The world's first AR Farm is here! Nurture your animals, boost your crops, ride on tractors, cater to the customers, and build a happy, flourishing farm from day to night! Farmer Otis is here, are you?
• COUNT: All count games now support all question types.
• LETTERS: Improved detection for seamless play.
• New language added! Plugo is now available in Danish. Tillykke!
• Dutch language updated to support new content.
• COUNT: All count games now support all question types.
• LETTERS: Improved detection for seamless play.
• New language added! Plugo is now available in Danish. Tillykke!
• Dutch language updated to support new content.
Plugo by PlayShifu FAQ
Plugo by PlayShifu is available in regions other than the following restricted countries:
China
Plugo by PlayShifu supports English
Click here to learn how to download Plugo by PlayShifu in restricted country or region.
Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of Plugo by PlayShifu.
iPhone
Requires iOS 10.0 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 10.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 10.0 or later.
