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Option to Hide Scores

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Hello Nex Playground Team,

I’m writing to recommend a simple but important feature that would significantly improve the Nex Playground experience for many families: an option to hide scores during gameplay.

From firsthand experience, as a psychologist and when you have children with even suspected neurodiversity (including autism or ADHD traits), visible scores can quickly lead to frustration and meltdowns. Unfortunately, this completely removes the sense of family fun that Nex otherwise does so well.

I’d love to see a setting similar to bowling bumpers—an optional toggle that allows families to turn scores on or off depending on their needs. Games that immediately come to mind where this would make a big difference include Barbie Dance, Hungry Hungry Hippos, Peppa Pig, and any other competitive or score-based games.

This small change would have a big impact. With a score-hiding option, Nex remains inclusive, joyful, and usable for all kids—regardless of how they process competition. Without it, many families (ours included) are honestly forced to turn the system off rather than enjoy it together.

Adding this feature would absolutely keep us subscribing and confidently recommending Nex Playground to other families through word of mouth. Thank you for considering this request, and for building a product with so much potential for inclusive family fun.

Sincerely,

A Nex Playground Family (and friends)

Posted by A Kilgore ·
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  • A Kilgore

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    Jan 7

    As an example, I recommended my friend with four kids purchase the system. Actually, it was her neurodiverse child that was drawn to the system in a play area and I told her she could buy it we had one at home. They got it for Christmas and used it during Christmas break. My friend called me and said she couldn’t handle the meltdowns of her neurodiverse child any longer. Now he was playing with his siblings. I was not at all surprised and did not have much to offer in terms of solution. I tried to suggest games which don’t seem to trigger it as much as others- for example mine finds bowling less competitive and quite calming. I did tell her I recommended the change and she thanked me.