Creative play – experience it together.
Hello, we are
MANUKAKiDS
Since the beginning of 2025, our Hamburg-based studio has been developing new, exciting game ideas for children, adults and seniors. We develop sustainable, long-lasting games made from non-toxic materials that can be passed down from generation to generation. Our games are deliberately simple - without technology and a lot of rules - to allow your creativity to flow.
MANUKAKiDS was founded by Hamburg-based product designer and musician Philipp Günther, who has lived in Hamburg with his family and children for many years. During his time as a designer of furniture and practical everyday objects, he increasingly developed a desire to develop toys that were simple, sustainable, and free from technology. Thus, MANUKAKiDS was born - from the idea of reconnecting the beauty of wood with the joy of play. With great attention to detail and a clear focus on aesthetics, naturalness, and creativity we design games that delight children, adults, and seniors alike.
Our vision
We believe that good toys don't have to be complicated. It's their simplicity that creates a special effect and encourages conscious, free play. With a clear, geometric design language, we aim to create games that are simple and also leave plenty of room for imagination and shared experiences.
For us, it's not just about playing itself, but also about the effect that a consciously designed toy can have on well-being - it slows down, connects and inspires.
Our vision is to develop mindful games that bring generations together and find their place in different areas of life. Whether in families, daycare centers, or schools, in mindfulness workshops or therapeutic contexts - our games provide moments of balance and calm while simultaneously promoting creativity, patience and concentration.
Our values
At MANUKAKiDS, sustainability, naturalness, and mindfulness are at the heart of all our decisions. We use only FSC- and PEFC-certified wood from sustainable forestry, which is preserved in its natural state and free from plastic or artificial additives. Our games are crafted with the utmost care in regional master workshops, resulting in long-lasting products that are consciously designed to last for generations.
Our games are CE-certified (EU toy safety standard), free from harmful substances and harmless to health. Each individual product is designed to promote calm and concentration while simultaneously inviting children to freely develop their own creativity - without rules, without sensory overload, just with the clear design language and the warm feel of wood.
The journey continues
Our journey began in 2025 with the stacking game BALLANCE. It embodies the core idea of MANUKAKiDS: a sustainable game that promotes concentration and mindfulness while connecting people of all ages. Behind the scenes, we're already working on new game ideas for children and adults.
We value the exchange with you - our MANUKAKiDS community. Your thoughts, feedback, and suggestions help us improve and further develop our games. Together with you, we want to shape the path to a future of sustainable and conscious play. Send us your ideas, suggestions and your playing photos on Instagram / @manukakids_
