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    Not age appropriate for kids under 16, age appropriate for kids over 17; suggested age 16.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Game site loaded with ads and prize money.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 16–17

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Some games, like the word games, require brain work. Others are mindless.
 

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Site touts Vegas-style gambling games and promises cash prizes.

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    While none observed, some of the unmonitored chat areas are listed specifically as "uncensored."

  • Language:

    There's no monitoring, and some comments on chat boards are mean-spirited and not intended for kids.

  • Consumerism:

    Tons of pop up, banner, and other ads. Must pay $5.99/month or $39.99/year for special club access.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Pogo

Parents need to know that this site is open to anyone 12 and up, but the number of adult players, gambling games (you have to be 18 to gamble here), and real prize money makes it a less-than-ideal hangout for game-loving teens. Also, playing the free games requires wading through streams of ads for everything from credit cards to baby food. To nix the ads and get other perks, users must pay $5.99 a month for a membership. The unmonitored chat rooms are grouped by age (teen to 50+), but you have no way of knowing if people are really the age they say they are -- and some chat rooms are listed as "uncensored." At least members have the option of chatting in private rooms.

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    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 1.0

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