Get ready for an exciting adventure as Nex and Spin Master join forces to bring you Unicorn Academy: Friendship Adventures! This new game is an immersive experience that will have kids exploring the magical world of Unicorn Academy through active play.
Unicorn Academy: Friendship Adventures is now live on Nex Playground, an innovative gaming platform that encourages families to move and play together. With a simple Play Pass subscription, players can embark on quests, forge deep bonds with their unicorns, and unlock incredible magical abilities, all while staying active and having a blast.
In this fantasy-adventure game, players become riders, galloping, jumping, and steering their unicorns using full-body movements. They'll embark on exciting activities like hunting for Grim magic, collecting Fate Fairies, and discovering Sky Berries. Starting with four unique rider-unicorn pairs - Wildstar, Glacier, River, and Cinder - players can unlock new unicorns, expand their magical powers, and explore every corner of Unicorn Island as they progress.
David Lee, CEO and Co-Founder of Nex, shares his excitement: "Unicorn Academy captures the essence of childhood - imagination, movement, and connection. We're thrilled to invite fans of the show to bring their unicorn adventures to life at home and experience the joy of active play together."
Maryellen Zarakas, Senior Vice President of Global Consumer Products & Franchise Development at Spin Master, adds: "Partnering with Nex allows us to bring the magic of Unicorn Academy to families in a whole new way. Through active play, kids can truly immerse themselves in the world of Unicorn Island, bond with their unicorns, go on quests, and create their own unique experiences alongside their favorite characters."
Nex Playground is a controller-free console designed with families in mind. It makes active, communal play more accessible and engaging than ever with its motion-powered gameplay. All motion-tracking data stays securely on the device, and the system even comes with a built-in camera cover, ensuring privacy and safety for its users. With over 350,000 units sold to date, Nex Playground has become a breakthrough platform for family gaming.
Fans can exclusively play the new Unicorn Academy game on Nex Playground with a Play Pass. Nex Playground is available on Amazon, Best Buy, Target, Walmart, and Sam's Club online and in select retail stores nationwide. You can also find store availability on nexplayground.com/find-in-stores.
Nex's mission is to help families rediscover the joy of movement. Created by parents for parents, Nex combines technology and play to deliver fun, social, and interactive experiences powered by natural body motion. Their award-winning active play system, Nex Playground, is designed with safety and privacy as core considerations, ensuring a healthy and enjoyable experience for all ages and abilities. Nex is also a member of the Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI), a non-profit organization dedicated to making the online world safer for kids and their families.
Nex Playground offers a diverse library of experiences, including motion and dance games, fitness and educational content, and Nex Originals. They've collaborated with renowned partners like Hasbro, Sesame Workshop, and NBCUniversal to bring even more exciting content to their platform. Nex has been recognized by Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, TIME's Best Inventions, and Parents' Best Entertainment System for Families, and has earned prestigious international design awards such as Red Dot, IDEA, and Core77.
Unicorn Academy, produced by Spin Master Entertainment, is a fantasy-adventure series that follows Sophia and her classmates at a magical boarding school on Unicorn Island. The students must bond with their unicorns to unlock their magical powers and protect the island's magic while navigating the complexities of friendships, rivalries, and teen life. The series airs on Netflix and Nickelodeon, captivating audiences with its enchanting storytelling.
Spin Master Corp. is a leading global children's entertainment company, creating exceptional play experiences across toys, entertainment, and digital games. With award-winning brands like PAW Patrol, Melissa & Doug, Bakugan, and Rubik's Cube, Spin Master is a trusted name in the industry. Their in-house entertainment studio produces captivating content, including the powerhouse preschool franchise PAW Patrol, original shows, short-form series, and feature films. With a strong presence in digital games through Toca Boca and Piknik, Spin Master engages millions of users monthly in creative and safe play.
So, are you ready to embark on this magical adventure with Nex and Spin Master? Get your Play Pass and join the fun on Nex Playground! And don't forget to share your thoughts in the comments - we'd love to hear your opinions on this exciting partnership and the world of Unicorn Academy!
