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    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Safe and cool looking virtual pet world; no chat.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 7 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Games have educational goal.

  • Messages:

    No chatting on this site; only a text message exchange with an adopted Zibbie (controlled by site).
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Games are nonviolent.

  • Sex:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    "Oh poop" was the strongest language found.

  • Consumerism:

    Plush toy must be bought to participate. Kids can earn currency to buy things for their online pets.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Zibbies

Parents need to know this site is a virtual pet site; a code found on the collar of a stuffed toy (about $5) is required to play. Kids choose locations in the "Zibbie Zone" to find different games and to collect Zibbie digital stamps as each puzzle or game is completed. Instructions for most games aren't available by voice over, i.e. reading is required. Unlike other virtual pet sites, your actual Zibbie is not seen on the screen or manipulated on the site in any way until all of the games have been completed at least once. There are no ads and no other products besides the Zibbie pets for sale as of yet. Kids can earn currency to buy things for their online pets.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about what's the purpose of the Zibbie stuffed toy outside of this virtual world. Are there other sites that provide games that can be accessed for free? Is the stuffed toy appealing in itself or is it just a "fee" to pay in order to access the site?
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  1. Adult Reviewer
    Spella98
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 1.0

    zibbies are lost on the internet!

    The creator of this site should be a shamed of her/him self. It is poor graphics, poor coding and has no punch.

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