aim really low, could not get a seven year old who loves computer stuff to play with it. I am not sure where the age break point is but it has to be pretty low. By then both niece and nephew were already into games on tablets/computers; usually minecraft; and didn't care for a board game (read: bored game)
My 4 yr old daughter loves Robot Turtles. That anyone can say that is testament to its awesomeness. The board game format is part of the appeal and allows a kind of interaction (with you) that'd be missing on iPad. But check out code.org for a software alternative with comparable goals.
I know there are mods that incorporate turtle graphics-controlled agents for automation. Of course, there is also redstone automation, which is useful, but also much more complicated.
For slightly older kids, there's the Minecraft Pi edition.
I thought the same. My friend introduced me to RoboRally with the words, "you'll enjoy this, since it is all about programming." I'll have to check out Robot Turtles with my 4 year old.
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For slightly older kids, there's the Minecraft Pi edition.