What is PJ Masks: Hero Academy?
PJ Masks: Hero Academy is an educational puzzle game that teaches coding logic through PJ Masks adventures. Kids guide Catboy, Owlette and Gekko past obstacles using sequenced commands instead of direct control.
You set up a path before the action starts. Drop movement tiles, add a power-up, maybe slot in a turn, then hit go and watch the hero follow your instructions. When the sequence works, the character reaches the goal. When it doesn't, you adjust and try again. That back-and-forth is how the game introduces algorithmic thinking without calling it that. Each level adds a new constraint: tighter grids, more obstacles, an extra step in the logic chain. The difficulty ramps up naturally as kids move through the city canals, the park and the sports field, collecting golden stars and mission targets along the way.
Key Features
Gameplay and progression
- The app offers 15 free levels with additional packs available through in-app purchases ranging from $3.99 to $12.99.
- Each of the three heroes brings their own vehicle: the Cat-Car, Gekko Mobile and Owl Glider handle differently and suit different track layouts.
- You can build custom race tracks and set your own challenges once you've unlocked the track editor.
Profiles and accessibility
- The game supports up to three profiles, so siblings can each progress independently without overwriting each other's work.
- Offline play means no WiFi or data connection required, which makes it practical for car trips or waiting rooms.
Creating custom race tracks
Beyond the preset levels, PJ Masks™: Hero Academy lets kids design their own circuits. You place track segments, drop in obstacles and power-ups, then test the route with any of the three heroes. The editor is simple enough for the target age range but open enough that kids can experiment with different layouts. Does a sharp corner work better before or after the boost pad? Testing your own design teaches the same trial-and-error logic the main levels do, just with more creative control.
Other educational coding games for kids
Toca Lab: Elements takes a hands-on science approach, letting kids experiment with elements in a chemistry lab rather than programming logic. Code Karts uses racing too but focuses more narrowly on pure sequencing puzzles without the character-driven story threads PJ Masks™: Hero Academy leans into. If your child already loves PJ Masks, that familiarity makes the learning hook more effective than a generic racing setup.
PJ Masks™: Hero Academy works for preschoolers and early elementary kids comfortable with puzzle games. The free tier gives you enough levels to see if the concept clicks, but unlocking the full campaign requires in-app purchases up to $12.99, and ads persist until you buy additional content. If your child responds to the PJ Masks characters and you're looking for screen time that builds sequencing skills, this delivers on both.
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