| ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age. | |
| PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids. | |
| OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age. | |
| NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
Parents need to know that this colorful site is simple enough for younger users to find their way around, but there isn't a tremendous amount to do. Kids will find an activity or game or two in each section. Really tech-savvy kids may also be frustrated with the site’s navigation -- dors are opened using the space bar, and the arrow keys help avatars move around, which can be cumbersome.
At the time of review, the site was still adding content to make the world more robust, so it's hard to say whether a subscription is worth the money. Kids can choose the dinosaur type, name, and color
for their avatar and play games -- many
of which are environmentally themed -- all for free. Younger kids
may also enjoy climbing up and down the site's ladders and levels.
However, the free version doesn't include a lot of activities, and might
not keep older kids
interested for long (it’s probably best for kids in the 5- to
7-year-old range). The
real incentive for shelling out the cash for a site subscription?
Parental controls. You’re able to predetermine your kids’ playtime,
chat options, and site profile. If you’re hesitant to sign up for six
months or a year, there’s also an option to pay $4.25 to test the
monthly plan out, which includes a 7-day free trial. But take note: Any
plan you pick will renew automatically after you charge it to your
credit card.
Online interaction: Kids have a lot of interactive options, including two kinds of chat, multiplayer games, a "movie theater" that they can watch and discuss remotely with a friend, a screenshot-sharing tool, and more. The site uses filters and monitors to keep it clean.
Families can talk about how to behave in online worlds for the best experience.
Families can talk about screen time limits so kids don't spend too much time on the computer.
| Genre: | Virtual Worlds |
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