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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 5.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Ads more primary here than the games.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 5 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Not an issue.
  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    See below.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About PrimaryGames

Parents need to know that this site is chock full of ads. There is a banner ad at the top, a banner along the side, and a smaller ad along the bottom of each page. They aren't just static ads, either; they move, flash and are generally distracting. What is more annoying are the occasional interstitial ads that pop-up when you click on a game you want to play. The ad pops onto the screen and stays there while your game is loading, forcing exposure to the ad -- you can't just close a window like you can with a "regular" pop-up. There are "pop-under" ads that arrive, too, silently lurking behind your main browser window. The games themselves are fun, if you can concentrate on them with all the flashing adware competing for your attention.

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  1. I rate this title iffy for age 4 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Safety is an issue

    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Positive messages
    • User content is age appropriate

    Good, but links to other sites.

    This is a good website for kids, but it also has links to Miniclip, ArcadeTown, KewlBlox, and Novel Games.

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Safety isn't an issue

    I Love this Website!

    I love this website. It is loaded with really cool, and fun games. :)

  3. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 2.0

  4. Kid Reviewer Age 6
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 1.0

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0

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