Mission

Our Mission

We are fearless dreamers and doers who want to leave the world a better place than we found it. We created Playground because modern entertainment and personal devices are making us sedentary and isolated, and we’re on a mission to fix that.

We started a movement, all about movement.

We’ve been on a mission to turn screen time into active and communal playtime since 2017, when a small group of us left Apple with a bold vision: to create a new kind of platform built for joyful, movement-based play.

We started in sports with HomeCourt, an app designed to help kids get better at basketball using AI and motion tracking on iPhone. We even partnered with the NBA to distribute it around the world. Our second app, Active Arcade applied our motion tracking tech to a collection of fitness games, helping people all over the world stay active during the pandemic.

Both went viral, but as we invested further in helping families get active together, we realized a smartphone screen couldn’t deliver the immersive experience we dreamed of. As both parents and innovators, we knew we could create something bigger that aligned with our beliefs. From 3D-printed prototypes to a sold-out first run of devices, we proved there was a real hunger for a platform that gets kids and families off the couch and into motion. By 2023, Nex Playground wasn’t just a product—it was a shared experience, designed with love and brought to life by a growing community.

Today, Playground is getting kids and families moving every day with active games that excite us, invigorate us, and remind us all why togetherness matters. #PlayThatMovesYou

David Lee, Co-Founder of Nex

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Our Beliefs

At Nex, we believe...

That frequent active play is essential to health and happiness.

That productive playtime can lead to real learning and growth.

In creating experiences that are safe and accessible to all.

That the best way to stay active is by playing games together.

Dr. Emily Greenwald

Chief Pediatric Advisor

Pediatric Advisor

We take play seriously.

Meet Dr. Emily Greenwald, our Chief Pediatric Advisor. Together, we’re making sure the evolution of Nex Playground is rooted in the very best science. Because play isn’t just recreational, it’s foundational to a child's physical, emotional and developmental well-being.

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Playground for Good

We want everyone to play.

We started Playground for Good because we deeply believe in the transformative power of play. In an effort to bring active fun beyond our living rooms, we’re donating Nex Playground to children’s hospitals, local libraries and community centers.

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Playground Chatter

Families everywhere are loving it.

See what people are saying about Nex Playground, the award-winning, good-for-you game system.

“I am so glad we invested in the Playground system. Seeing that confidence and that self-esteem grow, and seeing her happy and smiling instead of frustrated, means the world to me.”

Kourtney - Mother

“Being able to learn through play, and build confidence, is everything.”

Brittni & Emily

"It's hard to put into words... [she] can play a game and [she] can do it by herself"

Nikki - MEC Disabilities

“That’s what’s most important to me… building a bond with them, as well as learning to be healthy and active all at the same time.”

Atlanna

"As they get older…we’ll continue to be able to grow with the product. It’s been a really nice way to bring everybody together."

Christine

We are fearless dreamers and doers who want to leave the world a better place than we found it. We created Playground because modern entertainment and personal devices are making us sedentary and isolated, and we’re on a mission to fix that.

We started a movement, all about movement.

We are fearless dreamers and doers who want to leave the world a better place than we found it. We created Playground because modern entertainment and personal devices are making us sedentary and isolated, and we’re on a mission to fix that.