Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu: Prime Empire
In the hyped video game, Prime Empire, you can be whoever you want to be. Jay, ever the avid gamer, can’t wait to start playing. But when hundreds of players, and Jay, suddenly start vanishing without a trace, the ninja need to get inside the game and find out who is playing Unagami. Now they must compete in adventures and difficult game worlds, win all three Key-tanas – and only then can they face the evil Unagami.
Season 12 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu Season 11.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Season overview
In the hyped video game, Prime Empire, you can be whoever you want to be. Jay, ever the avid gamer, can’t wait to start playing. But when hundreds of players, and Jay, suddenly start vanishing without a trace, the ninja need to get inside the game and find out who is playing Unagami. Now they must compete in adventures and difficult game worlds, win all three Key-tanas – and only then can they face the evil Unagami. Can they reach the final level and beat the game?
Episode Guide
Season 12 Progress Shield
Would You Like to Enter Prime Empire?
Jul 19, 2020 · 11 min
While investigating a heist, the ninjas discover a legendary unreleased arcade game that suddenly takes control of all the other games in Ninjago.
Dyer Island
Jul 19, 2020 · 11 min
When the ninjas connect Jay's disappearance to Prime Empire, they head to Dyer Island to seek answers from the game's designer, the elusive Milton Dyer.
Level Thirteen
Jul 19, 2020 · 11 min
Cyrus Borg discovers a shocking secret about Prime Empire, while the ninja battle an escaped Mechanic in their attempt to reach Level Thirteen.
Superstar Rockin' Jay
Jul 19, 2020 · 11 min
Now inside the Prime Empire game, the ninjas find themselves in unfamiliar territory as they try to find Jay and evade an army of Red Visors.
I am Okino
Jul 26, 2020 · 11 min
Inside one of the game zones, a samurai named Okino faces a crisis of faith when he repeatedly fails to lead a series of masters to victory.
The Glitch
Jul 26, 2020 · 11 min
In order to stop Unagami, the ninjas must obtain three Key-tanas, the first of which is hidden in one of Prime Empire's most dangerous game environments.
The Cliffs of Hysteria
Aug 2, 2020 · 11 min
While trying to cheer Okino up, the ninjas arrive at the Cliffs of Hysteria and must figure out how to climb them.
The Maze of the Red Dragon
Aug 2, 2020 · 11 min
Still in the game zone Terra Karana, the samurai guide Okino has to chose between helping the ninjas or obeying the orders of his master, Unagami.
One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
Aug 9, 2020 · 11 min
The ninjas learn that the only way to acquire the second Key-tana is by winning a race in Terra Technica — and must find racing cars in unexpected ways.
Racer Seven
Aug 9, 2020 · 11 min
As the ninjas prepare for the brutal Speedway Five-Billion race, Lloyd meets a race driver named Seven — who may hold the key to victory.
The Speedway Five-Billion
Aug 16, 2020 · 11 min
Unagami's soldiers, the Red Visors, finally discover the secret location of Scott's garage — where they stage an attack against the ninjas.
Stop, Drop and Side Scroll
Aug 16, 2020 · 11 min
The ninjas barely have time to mourn the loss of their fallen friends before being thrust into the chaos of Terra Domina.
Ninjago Confidential
Aug 23, 2020 · 11 min
Back in Ninjago City, Zane and Pixal hit the mean streets to track down Milton Dyer, only to discover that things are not what they seem.
The Prodigal Father
Aug 23, 2020 · 11 min
Zane, kidnapped by the Mechanic, faces Unagami while Pixal questions Milton Dyer for information on how to shut down Prime Empire.
The Temple of Madness
Aug 30, 2020 · 11 min
Jay must stand alone against Unagami in the end-game. But Unagami has a bigger battle in facing the truth about his own identity.
Game Over
Aug 30, 2020 · 11 min
When Unagami breaks into the real world and terrorizes Ninjago, Jay, Zane and Pixal attempt to prevent disaster by reuniting him with his creator.