ArmorGames.com

All-level play; some have drinking, violence, sex.

Entertainment Value: Very high Graphics: Simple arcade to sophisticated flash Playability: Easy to hard, depending on the game Reading Level: Light Website: http://www.armorgames.com

Common Sense Note

Parents need to know that this portal site has hundreds of games -- and what seems like hundreds of links to other Web sites. Most of the popular games (listed in the navigation) involved killing of one kind or another. Even Hangman is violent. They seem to be aimed at adolescent boys with content that's a bit risqué or in bad taste (in one game, you have to pelt a dog with footballs before it attacks you and draws blood). There are gambling games, but kids only use virtual money to play. There is no chat function but the site is full of links that can go just about anywhere.

Families can talk about why their kids want to go to sites like these. Does "cartoon" violence make less of an impression than more realistic media like videos or photos? Do blood and guts make games more fun to play? What message does it send when hurting people or animals scores points in a game? Families can also watch our video about online gaming.

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Common Sense Review

Reviewed By: Susan Yudt

With hundreds of free games to play online or download, ARMORGAMES.COM is the ultimate procrastination station. There are games of every stripe: action, adventure, dress-up, sports, puzzles, and even versions of arcade classics like Pac-Man and Frogger. There's also blackjack, poker, and slots, but only virtual money plays on this site. In a rush? Try Four Second Firestorm, Four Second Frenzy, or Four Second Fury. The trio contains dozens of "microgames" lasting four seconds each, requiring quick thinking and quick fingers. And, despite the impolite title, The Idiot Test -- a challenging and funny series of brainteasers -- is a blast.

For other games, check out CrazyMonkeyGames.com. Older teens might also like Pogo.com.

Reviewed: 10/10/2007

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Content		CS	adults	kids
Content
Sexual Content Sexual themes in some games: "The object of this game is to score with a hot chick."
Violence Some of the most popular games are shooters or others that involve blood and death.
Language A few scripted role-playing games contain profanity: "If you don't get up and find yourself a f--king job I'll stab you in the temples with some forceps."
Message
	Social Behavior Hundreds of games mean a wide range of role models, both good and bad.
	Commercialism Games are free, but there are tons of ads for other game sites and other products.
	Drug/Alcohol/Tobacco A few games reference alcohol (like "Frat Boy Beer Pong") and cigarettes.
	Educational Value Some puzzle games teach math and logic skills; other games are mostly mindless.