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Birthday cards for kids that are actually a game

Kids will skip a card with words on it. They won’t skip a game. Fruit Ninja turns the birthday into one: they swipe to slice floating fruit balloons, the score climbs, and your message pops out at the end as the prize.

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You’ll make it in our birthday editor, birthday.myheartcraft.com.

Arcade is the retro version for slightly older kids, with a d-pad and “Press Start” screens. Both work on a parent’s phone or a tablet, with nothing to install.

It works for your own son or daughter, a niece or nephew, or a friend’s child you can’t visit on the day. Send the link to the parents so they can hand the phone over at cake time. Keep the message short and loud. Kids like their name in big letters.

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See it before you make it

A few seconds of what they’ll see when they open it. Tap play; nothing loads until you do.

  • Fruit Ninja · A super-interactive birthday game, made for kids.

  • Arcade · A retro handheld game: press start to celebrate.

Tips for a kid’s birthday card

  • Keep the message short, one or two lines they can read out loud.
  • Add photos of them from this year: the first day of school, a holiday, a lost tooth.
  • Mention something they’re proud of: learning to cycle, a goal in football, a drawing.
  • Send the link to a parent just before cake time so it becomes part of the party.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Fruit Ninja birthday card suitable for young kids?

Yes. It only needs a swipe, it opens in the browser with no sign-up, and it is private — only people with the link can open it.

What age is it good for?

Most kids who can swipe on a phone can slice the fruit, and teens and adults enjoy it too. Arcade suits kids who are a little older and love games.

Can my child open it on a tablet?

Yes. It works on phones, tablets and computers in any modern browser.

Can I make one for my son or daughter?

Of course. Add their name, a few photos from the year and a message from you. Plenty of parents send the link to themselves and hand the phone over at cake time.

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