MJ KidsA creative Christmas gift for kids ages 3 to 8: a video game where they're the hero
At Christmas, kids get piles of toys. A game where they're the hero, with their own name, is the gift they'll show everyone at the table.
A creative Christmas gift for a child ages 3 to 8 is one they recognize as theirs alone. The MJ Kids game is a video game where the hero is the child, with their name and a character drawn to look like them. The link arrives within 24 hours of sending the details, so it works even on Christmas Eve.
Here is how it works as a Christmas gift, who it suits and how to order in time.
Why a personalized gift at Christmas
At Christmas, kids get gifts from parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles. A lot of it repeats, and a lot is forgotten by January. What stays is what is about them.
When they see their own character on screen and hear a voice calling their name, the reaction is different. My son Junior wanted to show the whole family.
What the gift includes
- A hero drawn to look like the child, shown to you for approval before delivery.
- Voice lines with their name, recorded in English.
- Five worlds: soccer, dinosaurs, cars, a 3D run and a building table with toy bricks.
- Narrated stories: with Hero Yearly, a new story every month with the child as the hero.
- Parental controls: daily time limit and night lock.
Christmas timing
| Option | How it arrives | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Hero Yearly or Family Yearly | Link by email and on your order page | Within 24 hours of sending the details |
| One Custom Story (Christmas theme) | Link by email | Within 24 hours of sending the details |
What about screen time at Christmas?
It's a gift that uses a screen, so it deserves care. That's why the game comes with a daily limit and no ads. Over the holidays, agree on the time and mix it with lots of off-screen play. I share ideas in screen-free Christmas activities.
Give a video game where the child is the hero
The MJ Kids game arrives by link within 24 hours, with a character that looks like the child and a voice that says their name.
- A character drawn to look like the child
- Voice lines with their name
- No ads, with a time limit for parents
- Yearly plan with no automatic renewal
Frequently asked questions
Can I order on Christmas Eve?
The game arrives within 24 hours of sending the details. To be safe, order by December 23.
What age is it for?
Ages 3 to 8. Big controls, spoken instructions and nobody loses.
Can I give it to a grandchild or nephew?
Yes. Check with the parents first, since they set the play time.
Is there a physical box?
Not on mjkids.app. Outside Brazil the game is delivered digitally, by link.
Sources
Junior's dad and creator of MJ Kids. He has worked in technology for over 30 years and makes games and stories where the child is the hero, with no ads.
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