Jump and Twist to Feed the Animals in ‘Hungry Hungry Hippos: Move n’ Munch’

There’s a new way to play your kids’ favorite games, and it’s also a great way to release some energy! Classic games like Hasbro’s Hungry Hungry Hippo have been redesigned for the Nex Playground console, so you can mix friendly competition with active gameplay.

The game uses AI motion tracking technology, developed by Nex, so players need to use their entire bodies and jump, squat, and wave their arms to help Hippos snack on some food. A family of four can play at the same time, so everyone can exercise while having fun. Hungry Hungry Hippos: Move n’ Munch joins other active Nex Playground games like Peppa Pig: Jump & Giggle.

The fun doesn’t stop in the jungle — you can add two more games inspired by the classics. Later this year, families can use their Nex Playground console to play games based on Connect 4 and Candy Land. Kids can practice their hand-eye coordination with the games as they move around to play, and the cooperative aspects will aid social and emotional development.

The new classics-inspired games are for individual players or groups of four. Kids ages 5 and up can help feed the hippos and play the upcoming Connect 4- and Candy Land-themed games.

Families can play Hungry Hungry Hippos: Move n’ Munch now, but the other two games will be out later this year — and all will be included in the Play Pass content subscription bundle. Families can subscribe to an annual play pass or quarterly play pass to access the games.