New Game Invites Kids to Explore the World of Unicorn Academy^™ Through Active Play

Nex, maker of Nex Playground, the active play system that gets families moving together, today announced Unicorn Academy: Friendship Adventures, a new motion-powered game experience inspired by the fantasy-adventure series Unicorn Academy from leading global children’s entertainment company Spin Master. The game is available exclusively on Nex Playground starting December 3^rd with a Play Pass subscription.

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Unicorn Academy: Friendship Adventures is now available on Nex Playground. Players take on quests, bond with their unicorns, and unlock new magical abilities all through active play.

In Unicorn Academy: Friendship Adventures, players take on quests, bond with their unicorns, and unlock new magical abilities all through active play. Players gallop, jump, and steer their unicorns using full-body movement, completing activities such as hunting Grim magic, collecting Fate Fairies, and discovering Sky Berries. At launch, four rider-unicorn pairs will be available, including Wildstar, Glacier, River, and Cinder. As they progress, players can unlock new unicorns, expand their magical powers, and explore new areas of Unicorn Island.

“Unicorn Academy captures so much of what we love about childhood–imagination, movement, and connection,” said David Lee, CEO and Co-Founder of Nex. “We’re excited to invite fans of the show to bring their unicorn adventures to life at home and experience active play together.”

“Partnering with Nex allows us to bring the magic of Unicorn Academy to families in a whole new way,” said Maryellen Zarakas, Senior Vice President Global Consumer Products & Franchise Development at Spin Master. “Through active play, kids can truly step into the world of Unicorn Island to bond with their unicorns, go on quests, and create their own experiences alongside their favorite characters.”

Nex Playground is a controller-free console designed for families, making active, communal play more accessible and engaging than ever through motion-powered gameplay. All motion-tracking data stays local to the device, and the system comes with a built-in camera cover, highlighting Nex’s commitment to privacy and safety. After selling over 350,000 units to date, Nex Playground has become a breakout new platform for family gaming.

Fans will be able to play the new Unicorn Academy game exclusively on Nex Playground with Play Pass–Nex Playground’s membership pass that offers access to the entire catalog of games with no ads. Families interested in purchasing Nex Playground can find the active play system on Amazon as well as in Best Buy^®, Target^®, Walmart^®, and Sam’s Club^® online and select retail stores nationwide. Store availability can be found at nexplayground.com/find-in-stores. Nex Playground recently expanded availability into Canada at select retailers.

About Nex

Nex is on a mission 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, encouraging kids and adults to move more, play more, and have fun together. Nex Playground, the company’s award-winning active play system, is purpose-built to get families moving year-round, with safety and privacy as core considerations in its intentional design. It is certified kidSAFE+ COPPA compliant and built to support healthy, active play for all ages and abilities. Nex is also a member of the Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI) non-profit organization that works to make the online world safer for kids and their families.

Nex Playground features a growing library of 45+ experiences, including motion and dance games, fitness and educational experiences, and Nex Originals. Content includes collaborations with partners like Hasbro, Sesame Workshop, and NBCUniversal. 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 Red Dot, IDEA, and Core77 international design awards.

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About Unicorn Academy

The fantasy-adventure series Unicorn Academy, produced by Spin Master Entertainment, follows Sophia and her classmates at a magical boarding school on Unicorn Island, where they must bond with their unicorns to unlock their magical powers. The students must protect the island and its magic while also navigating the challenges of friendships, rivalries, and teen life. Unicorn Academy airs on Netflix and Nickelodeon.

About Spin Master

Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) is a leading global children's entertainment company, creating exceptional play experiences across its three creative centres: Toys, Entertainment and Digital Games. With worldwide toy distribution, Spin Master is best known for award-winning brands including PAW Patrol^®, Melissa & Doug^®, Bakugan^® and Rubik's^® Cube, and is the global toy licensee for other iconic properties. Through its in-house entertainment studio, the company creates and produces captivating multiplatform content including powerhouse preschool franchise PAW Patrol, along with other original shows, short-form series and feature films. With an established presence in digital games anchored by Toca Boca^® and Piknik^™, Spin Master engages more than 60 million active users monthly in open-ended, creative and safe play. With 29 offices spanning nearly 20 countries, Spin Master employs more than 2,500 team members globally.

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Unicorn Academy captures so much of what we love about childhood–imagination, movement, and connection.