DIY Blocks
$19.99
playgeni storymaker
$89.99Regular price
storymaker is a screen-free storytelling toy that turns your child's big ideas into one-of-a-kind audio adventures. Kids ages 3–8+ place physical story blocks, mix characters and worlds, and press play to hear a brand-new story every time. Personalize each adventure to their age, interests, and learning goals in the parent app.
No screen. No mic. No camera.
Preorder: Ships mid November Arrives before Christmas!
Free US shipping. 30-day returns.
Key features
No screen, no mic, no camera
Stories in 10 languages
Up to 8 hours of battery life
Parent app for iOS and Android
Endless audio stories from the same blocks
Speaker and built-in headphone jack
Three story blocks free with the device
Encourages creativity and independence
Playgeni StorymakerFree US shipping. 30-day returns.
$89.99Regular price
What parents say
★★★★★If you're looking to spark your child's imagination, I can't imagine a better toy than this. It's fun, it's screen-free, and it encourages kids to build worlds using theatre of the mind.
★★★★★We love this interactive toy so much! Especially the DIY feature, you can create your own characters or even topics, themes, or any thing that your child is currently into and then the playgeni storymaker will create endless stories for your child to listen to.
★★★★★We just got the playgeni and my daughter is OBSESSED. She made blocks for herself and all her “besties” and loves hearing ALL of the stories it creates. Seriously such a good product that kids can play with independently.
★★★★★Such a cool new way to keep my kids engaged yet off their screens
★★★★★The surprise on her face was priceless to hear her name and special personal items in her life all intertwined in new stories! I love these. She didn't want to stop creating more and more stories with them.
★★★★★Our 3yr old son is obsessed with this! He has always loved listening to stories but now that he gets to create them and add himself to them, using the DIY blocks, has made all his dreams come true.
We also love this as parents because of the kid-safe AI experience and the fact that they are completely screen free!
★★★★★The DIY Blocks are a huge hit in our house! We love being able to choose elements for the stories we create with our playgeni. They are incredibly easy to program, and we especially enjoy being able to change them up whenever we want, providing endless fun!
★★★★☆We have really loved the playgeni. My kids love creating story tiles and putting themselves in the story. I love that it is screen free. My only critique is that my kids lose interest when we’ve used the same tiles over and over again.
★★★★★Awesome imagination builder!
★★★★★I love that I can switch from English to Spanish and make sure my child is spending time building imagination in both languages.
★★★★★If you're looking to spark your child's imagination, I can't imagine a better toy than this. It's fun, it's screen-free, and it encourages kids to build worlds using theatre of the mind.
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Unlock imagination with DIY blocks
Your child illustrates their own characters, places, objects and more — storymaker brings them to life.
Custom stories. Just for them.
Personalize stories to match your child's age, curiosity, and learning needs in the playgeni app.
Learning that meets them where they are
Every book introduces learning concepts. Add your own goals and interests to your child's profile.
Stories at their pace
Choose their age, narrator, vocabulary level, and story length. Explore 10 languages together.
Favorites worth coming back to
Replay saved stories, read along word by word, and scan your child's drawings to create new story blocks.
FAQ
What age is the storymaker for?
The storymaker is designed for kids ages 3+. Parents can adjust age, vocabulary level, story length, and learning goals in the app as their child grows.
What comes in the box, and do I need to buy a book to start?
Your storymaker includes three story blocks and a USB-C cable. A power adapter is not included. It works out of the box. Books add new worlds and more blocks to mix.
Does it need my phone to work?
Use the playgeni app to connect and configure your storymaker. Saved stories play on the device without your phone.
Does playgeni use AI?
Yes. The playgeni generative story engine creates new audio adventures from physical blocks, within story worlds crafted by children’s authors. Parents choose personalization settings in the app.
What happens to the stories my kid makes?
Stories are saved on the device so children can listen to them again, including when they are offline.
Can we use it in the car or on a plane?
Yes. The storymaker needs Wi-Fi only to create a brand new story. Once a story exists it is saved on the device and plays anywhere — car, plane, grandparents’ house — with no connection at all.
Tech specs
Specifications
- Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity
- 3-hour fast charging
- Up to 8 hours of battery life
- Speaker and 3.5mm headphone jack
- Saves up to 700 stories on the device
- Details:
storymaker: 4.3 × 6.1 × 1.1 in
Story block: 1.6 × 1.6 × 0.5 in
Book: 4.75 × 7 × 0.75 in
Box: 7.75 × 5.5 × 1.5 in
Weight: 1.5 lb
Materials: Injection-molded ABS plastic
Box contents
- One playgeni storymaker
- Three story blocks, including one DIY block
- USB-C cable
- Three story cards for saved stories
Requirements
- The playgeni app on iOS or Android for setup and personalization
- Wi-Fi for setup and creating new stories. Saved stories play offline
- A kid with big ideas!
