www.allgirlarcade.com)

common sense media says

Safe gamer girl's dream; chat may be coming.

parents & educators say

50% say language is an issue
50% say safety or privacy is an issue

What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this site is definitely a girly gamer world full of hearts and all things pink, purple, and glittery. Geared toward girls 7-10 years old ("no boys allowed"), the site is packed with safe, fun games and other things to do. Players can buy "stuff" at the "mall" with gems they've earned playing games. The site's characters are hip, multi-cultural, cute, and by no means weak. Girls can sign up for free with just an email and date of birth; parent permission is necessary if they're under 13. Screen names are chosen from predetermined combinations, so there's no chance of personal information being shared. Banner ads only promote the site itself. Chat and toys based on the characters are coming soon.

Educational value: Some games have an educational element; mostly just-for-fun stuff here.

Positive messages: Characters are multi-cultural and their interviews and bios show them as good, strong role models for girls.

Violence: Not applicable.

Sex: Not applicable.

Language: Not applicable.

Consumerism: Banner ad for AllGirlArcade.com, but no in-your-face pop-ups or animated banners. Girls can buy "stuff" at the mall (food, pets, accessories, gamer icons, and wallpaper) with gems they've earned playing games.

Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.

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Talk to your kids

Families can talk about which characters are their favorites and why. Is it the way they look? Is it the games they host or what is said about their personalities and activities? What characters are most like their closest friends? Families can talk about how some characters may be more likable than others depending on what we have in common with them or what we strive to be like.

Is it any good?

Each game on AllGirlArcade.com has its own groovy ambient tune to play along with. The music is good, the design of this site great, layout and game play are intuitive, cool characters have lots of hip clothes and hair, and connecting with friends is easy and safe (give gifts!). Stay tuned for more additions to the site; word is chat and toys are coming soon. And, boys don't need to worry -- AllBoyArcade.com is said to be in the works for next year.

This review was written by Dana Cotter

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What parents & educators say

Based on 6 parent & educator reviews:

50% say language is an issue
50% say safety or privacy is an issue
50% say there are positive messages
33% say violence is an issue
33% say sexual content is an issue

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vanilla303
kid, 13 years old

well i am on it

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not too fun

cooliste ever

The Virtual World I've been looking for ages!

Not good at all!!!

DONT LET YOUR CHILD ON!

horrible website for kids!!!

its rocks

Absolutely Inappropriate!

HORRIBLE

perfect only for girls!

i think it should be ages 9 and up to 18

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