Lego Ninjago Explained

Ninjago has a rich back story, and even a creation myth. Ninjago was created by the first Spinjitzu master (Spinjitzu is a martial art) using the four golden weapons of Spinjitzu. 

When he died his two sons took responsibility for the weapons, but the older brother was consumed by darkness, he was banished to the Under World and became Lord Garmadon. The younger brother, Sensei Wu, hid the weapons and gave a map of their locations to an honest man. 

The honest man's son Kai is the main hero in Ninjago. Along with his sister Nya and fellow Ninjas Zane, Jay and Cole. 

Lord Garmadon cannot leave the Under World. He is represented by Samukai and the Skeleton Army. 

Spinjitzu is the martial art practiced in Ninjago. Spinjitzu is the basis for the game that is an important part of Lego Ninjago. 

Mini figures are spun on spinners and battle each other. The game involves cards and winning weapons. 

The Spinjitzu starter set includes everything you need for a Spinjitzu battle including two spinners - Jay and Bonezai. 

But Kai is the hero, most kids will want a Kai spinner. Though girls will like Nya his sister. Sensei Wu is also very popular. 

Watch the video to see how the Spinjitzu game is played. 

There's also a Lego Ninjago video game available for the Nintendo DS. 

Lego Battles Ninjago is a real-time strategy game where you have to build an army of Ninja warriors. This is an indepth complex game, better suited to older Ninjago fans. 

There's also an awesome Lego Ninjago TV movie which was shown on Cartoon Network. 

Ninjago fans will enjoy the movie which is very well animated and fills in lots of the story of the Ninjago universe. My kids love to recreate scenes from shows they have watched.