Dizzywood (http://www.dizzywood.com)

common sense media says

Safe, fun virtual world promotes positive social values.


parents & educators say
  • 100% say sexual content is an issue
  • 67% say language is an issue

What parents need to know

Parents need to know that many of the games in this virtual world reward kids who can work together to achieve a common goal. Communication tools are policed using filtering technology and selective staff monitoring. The site is free, but access to enhanced features and content costs $9.95 per month, with discounts offered for multiple-month sign ups.

Educational value: Because this world is kind of an adventure/story-driven environment, kids have to use their brains to figure things out as they go along.
Positive messages: Games encourage collaboration and cooperation. The site also links to organizations that kids can get involved in, like Habitat for Humanity.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Not applicable.
Language: Site communication tools are not constantly monitored, but there is a language filtering system that's frequently updated and selective moderator monitoring. Users are also encouraged to report any site abuse.
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.

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What to talk about

Talk to your kids
Families can talk about how it feels to work with others to solve a problem. When you collaborate in a game, does it make you want to find ways of cooperating in the real world? What would make you feel confident asking others for help -- either online or in life?

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
There's lots to do in Dizzywood -- and getting there is half the fun. The activities -- from archaeological digs to mini-scripted stories -- are interesting and well-devised. Tweens and younger users will certainly enjoy wandering the site, gathering up coins, and spending them on fashion gear and other fun items. At the end of the day, the success of the collaborative games will depend on how many people your child can persuade to work with him. And if the site truly rewards good behavior, it'll be interesting to see whether the good behavior spills over to the offline world.

This review was written by Erin Brereton
 
 

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What parents & educators say

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Based on 3 parent & educator reviews:
  • 100% say sexual content is an issue
  • 67% say language is an issue
  • 33% say violence is an issue
  • 33% say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking
  • 33% say there are positive messages

Most useful reviews by all members

 
dont join
it is now secret builders and you can say anything you want, do not join.

Tora Gwen
parent of 10 year old
 
Good for ages 8-13, but can get a bit boring
Ok, I'm just going to be bluntly honest here: My daughter used to love this site. Addison's nine, and she joined Dizzywood about a year ago. It seems to be a pretty positive site, true, but it doesn't have a chat filter. A lot of... Inappropriate behavior is demonstrated on this site, and now they've got all this Silver and Gold membership junk. Addy and I remember Dizzywood before this, and we loved it, but now that they've got restrictions on what you can and cannot do without a membership, it's just plain irritating. Overall, it's ok, but with it comes a price. Literally. However, the games are a lot of fun (not very educational, but fun) and there are a lot of interactive quests and such. Addison absolutely loves these, but she wishes there were more actual competitions and stuff like that. (She's rather competitive; She especially wishes they had writing competitions.) Dressing up and personalizing the online avatar is fun, too, and I think this may be her favorite part of the site. Overall, it's a cute site but it's not my favorite.

madf2
parent of 6 year old
 
is a sexual problem
a person told my kid that he was going to put his willy in her mary.

Strict_judger
kid, 12 years old
 
Judger says:
Thank you Serenity! If you think markingall the concerns buttons are outragous, let me tell you whyi pressed ALL of them! Violent/scary: Roleplay - A little too graphic Sexual behavior: Kissing, "sexual exersises" (if you know what i mean...), hookers/strippers, virtual marrage - they do ALL this in one room (or if its lonely) Language: Switch letters LIKE ship,carp,beach, as hole, ECT Product placement: Its REALLY noticeable- they dont let non members buy anything!so - why not convince them to buy a membership?? Drinking , drugs: PRETENDABLE!! Messages: Cursing at each other! Safety: An issue! come on? kissing?! (refrain) KISSING?! User content: Make FAKE ages to go on dates. Please, don't let us be this way... Dizzywood will now be reccomended to teens/teenagers.

reviewgirl1013
kid, 12 years old
 
mmm not too good
well, i recently visited this site it used to be dizzywood it is now "secret builders". which makes this site.... not as nice or fun. when i visited there were lots of "yall byatchas" and "wanna be my gf" or "i had saxx and saw his p" i think this is horrible and shoukld be monitered and adults shouldnt be on! it would be much safer

Serenity1102
kid, 13 years old
 
Dizzywood* = HELL for little kids
I absoulutely HATE Dizzywood*. Too much sexual commenting, people are fake smoking drinking, there are kid hookers, there are also play bars, and an item (orange tree), if kids, enlarge it and grow it, it looks just like a stripper pole. there are also kid strippers. FYI. If you want your kids to keep their mind pristine, please do NOT play dizzywood*

musiclvr77
kid, 12 years old
 
Good for 8 to 12 kids 13+ might get bored
This game is Great for kids because they have a great filter and its just fun for kids! I have no negative comments but one. The game can get boring and sometimes the game runs rather slow and the chat filter is very very sensitive which can also be a good thing for some.. I would think this game would be enjoyable to 8 to 12 because 13 and up would get bored on the game.

Almanac8
teen, 14 years old
 
Great game, but could be better.
I've heard of this game, but didn't play it until a few days afterwards. Anyways, Pros and Cons time. Pros: 1 Month Membership for $1 (For now), Cool graphics, SUPER POWERS, Great places to explore, lots of Missions, cool Mini-games, and lots of stuff! Cons: Sometimes people will Zap you, most of the time by accident, it's hard to dig something out without other people, you can't complete some quests without being a member, and I'm not sure how to make a Bake Sale. Overall, 4/5.

longgirls
kid, 11 years old
 
BORING NOT FUN
boring play for a day then got tried of it

meliemolina
kid, 10 years old
 

tangled
teen, 14 years old
 
Good, but confusing.
After reading the review, I went out and got my own free account. It was pretty good, I not really confusing. I've only been on it once. But, it still sounds fun (please note that I only logged on for about 5 minutes before logging off.)

2marmar
kid, 11 years old
 
Dizzywood's good
Its a really fun website,but some kids that are 13 and older would do bad things and say bad things in a code,but theres a block feature to well,block people.

taco22
kid, 12 years old
 
It's OK I Guess
This website is OK. You can type what you want but sometimes they mute you. Other times they don't. It's a good website I guess.

Vinathi
kid, 13 years old
 
I grew up on Dizzywood
Background: Dizzywood shut down Jan.11 2011, and transferred all it's members to secretbuilders*. It's an okay site, except that dizzywood was for pre-teens and secretbuilders is for 9 and younger. Me and my friends might've cried a little, when dizzywood closed, but you can't blame us. We joined in the first year or so and got majorly attached. Pros: Dizzywood is an amazing adventure story. Tons of missions, cute clothes, places to discover, things to do. I made great friends on dizzywood that I will never forget. Great people from all around the globe. Cons: Around Valentines day there is some dating. Girls can be drama queens, and some words pass the filter.

Lizzimi
kid, 11 years old
 
Intresting......
I've been on Dizzywood A MILLION TIMES!!!! No one has cursed. It's a little cheesy how furious you get when you try to dig up spy eye. But anyhow, It's really fun. Well the membership is not fun. I don't have it though. I really prefer Fantage. Only go on Dizzywood when I feel like it. :I

xWebSavvyGrlx
teen, 14 years old
 
Meh...
This game was fun before membership, but when they added it, it sucked.

SerayaQT
teen, 14 years old
 
Um I have played this game before but I dont really like it. My opinion. There is a lot of love going on in that game in my point of view. And they have like 3 diffrent memberships?!?!??! #1 Normal i think #2 silver #3 Gold and it is sostupid

bieber_fever55
teen, 18 years old
 
zzzzzzz...
Although the site is educational, caution should always be taken with an online chatting system. You never know who could be on the site, like sexual predators. And the game is kind of boring for people about 14 or older. The game is also kind of hard to figure out if you are a first time player, but boring after you get the hang of it.

Simsie
teen, 16 years old
 
I hate dizzywood alot
It is very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very BORING!!!!!! I hate super powers, they are dumb. It is stupid stupid stupid!!!!! I want it deleted

A.lineup
teen, 15 years old
 
Good for kids.
I saw my sister sign up from this and from what i saw its a good site. Except for the bad words, its good even though you could get dizzy. Its true! I kept going around and around and well..yea. Anyways, every website that has a chat room (without pre-selected messages) has some people who avoid the word filter.

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