MJ KidsA creative gift for kids ages 3 to 8: a video game where they are the hero
Toys end up at the bottom of the closet within a week. A game where the child is the hero becomes a keepsake. Here is how it works as a gift and when it makes sense.
A creative 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, a character drawn to look like them and a voice that calls them by name. It arrives as a link within 24 hours, so it also works as a last-minute gift.
In this guide I explain how it works as a present, who it makes sense for, how to order it and what to keep in mind about screen time, since it is a gift that uses a phone or tablet.
Why a personalized gift means more
Young kids get a lot of toys, especially on birthdays and holidays. Many of them end up at the bottom of the closet within days. What stays is what is about them.
When a child opens the game and sees their own character, with their name in the title like a store-bought game, the reaction is different. And when the voice calls them by name, they want to show everyone at the party.
What the gift includes
- A hero drawn to look like the child, shown to you for approval before delivery.
- Voice lines with the child's name, recorded in English.
- Five worlds: soccer, dinosaurs, cars, a 3D run and a building table with toy bricks.
- A year of stories: with Hero Yearly, a new narrated story with the child as the hero every month.
- Parental controls: daily time limit, night lock and a parents' area protected by a password.
It works on Android phones and tablets, iPhone, iPad and computers, with no app to download. See the details of how the personalized game works.
Who this gift is for
| Who gives it | Why it works |
|---|---|
| Parents | A game with no ads and a time limit they set up themselves. |
| Grandparents | A present the grandchild opens again and again, with their own name in it. |
| Godparents, aunts and uncles | A gift nobody else at the party will repeat. |
| For siblings | With Family Yearly, each child gets their own character. |
How to order it as a gift
- Choose Hero Yearly or Family Yearly on the main page.
- Fill in the child's details on your order page: what they look like, favorite outfit, what they love.
- We show you the character to approve and deliver the game within 24 hours of receiving the details.
- Send the link to the parents or open it together on the big day.
What about screen time?
It is a gift that uses a screen, so it deserves care. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no screens for babies under 18 months and up to 1 hour a day of high-quality content for kids ages 2 to 5, with an adult nearby.
That's why the game comes with a daily limit of 15, 20, 30 or 45 minutes. When time is up, the hero goes to sleep and says there's more tomorrow. And there are no ads and no purchases. Find out why that matters in the post about ads in kids' games and what the rules say.
Other gift options from MJ Kids
- One Custom Story: a single narrated story with the child as the hero, on a theme you choose. See the personalized bedtime story.
- Family Yearly: the game and monthly stories for two siblings.
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 and with a time limit for parents
- Yearly plan with no automatic renewal
Frequently asked questions
What age is this gift for?
Ages 3 to 8. The controls are big, the instructions are spoken and nobody loses.
How fast does it arrive?
Within 24 hours after you send the child's details on your order page. It arrives as a link by email.
Is there a physical box?
Not on mjkids.app. Outside Brazil the game is delivered digitally, by link.
Does the plan renew automatically?
No. It is a yearly plan paid once, with no automatic renewal. If you don't renew, the game keeps working.
Can I get a refund?
Yes, within 7 days. And if the character doesn't look like the child, we adjust it at no cost.
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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