Fantage (http://www.fantage.com)

common sense media says

Cute, fun virtual world with great safety measures.


parents & educators say
  • 54% say there are positive messages

What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this popular virtual world for tweens has strong safety features that prevent users from sharing personal information, including several options for chatting. Many of the site's activities center on shopping or fashion, but there are no ads.

Educational value: Meant to entertain rather than educate.
Positive messages: Many of the site's features focus on shopping. On the plus side, the site encourages users to be respectful of each other, and rude behavior won't be tolerated.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Not applicable.
Language: Chat is filtered, and users are warned or banned if they try to curse.
Consumerism: The site's virtual currency can be used to buy clothing, furniture, and accessories for an avatar. Some items can be purchased with stars, which can be earned playing games. Others require eCoins, which can be purchased with real money. Extra features are available to premium members, who pay $5.99 per month. There are no ads on the site.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.
Privacy & safety: Users need an email address to sign up in order to use most features. Only a user's screen name is displayed. Users can make their rooms private or make them accessible to buddies only. Parents of younger children must activate accounts and decide whether the user has access to regular chat, safe chat, or no chat at all.

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What to talk about

Talk to your kids
Families can talk about safety in virtual worlds. What information is OK to share online, and what's off limits? You can also discuss how to apply the social skills you learn in the virtual world to life offline: How would you approach a new friend? What would you do if someone was bothering you?

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
FANTAGE is a richly designed -- and densely populated -- virtual world where tweens cruise around castles, forests, and cities on rocket boards. Although it's nicely animated and easy to navigate, Fantage doesn't stray far from the standard social world formula. Games are simple, but fun, and they're built into the scenery -- along with some surprises -- making for a high level of interactivity. Users can also complete larger quests to earn special items, and the Fantage blog keeps residents posted on new developments, events, and missions -- meaning that this virtual world is constantly growing and changing.

Online interaction: There's lots of interaction, but it's safe, friendly, and closely monitored. The site has filtered chat (no profanity or personal info) and safe chat (scripted phrases only). Users can IM each other and request buddies, as well as block certain users.


This review was written by Susan Yudt
 
 

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What parents & educators say

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Based on 28 parent & educator reviews:
  • 54% say there are positive messages

Most useful reviews by all members

kaytopian
teen, 14 years old
 
its sooo safe!
It is very safe!!! me and my little six year old brother loves it. we both have accounts and i log on with him. there are online realationships but i stay out of that and also teach my brother too. i think it is perfectly safe for paretns to let there kids that are 5+ get an account.

Kaitlyn009
kid, 11 years old
 
It can be for tweens
I think fantage is a fine website and is okay for kids.

114913
parent of and 10 , 10 , 10 , 10 year old
 
tri city
list every thing my daughter needs!!!

rsbrandt
parent of 8 year old
 
As a parent it annoys me greatly that there are strong distinctions between members and nonmembers. There is constant pressure to join and reminders of what you can and can't do and have. About the only thing good I can say is that it is providing a great example of unfair treatment as has happened with class or skin color. I'm sure someone will say "lighten up", but I think it's a lousy message. But rather than ban it I have allowed my daughter to play, but have made clear that membership is out of the question. Frankly it's not a bad way to teach how the world goes sometimes!

jairah09
teen, 15 years old
 
a fun game!
Its a good game for kids cuz they can have fun in there. Its safe too because fantage ban someone if they say a bad word. like when u say girlfriend they only say friend! see. its sooo safe for everyone. the only thing u need there is to be a member. if u get too bored to stuff really fast u dont play this game. but there is always new things every week for everyone! fantage can give u 500 stars then i got ecoins too! which means ur kids can go and buy the membership clothes! so its fun for everyone. if ur 14 or something its going to be kinda fun for you but u just look soo small!

greeneyes707
teen, 13 years old
 
i love fantage.I play everyday.

sheldon
teen, 13 years old
 
fantage is a good non-violent web site
i like fantage* because it gives kids a chance to soicilize

pinkheartsandh ...
kid, 13 years old
 
Perfect for kids of any age!
I love this site! I play it all the time! Kids can host and compete in fashion shows, do missions, become reporters, own homes, and more! The majority of members are really nice and easy to befriend, but I've seen people act snobbish and rude. The only problems I have with it is that you need to be a paid member to get the most out of the site, which costs $5.99 a month.

nuzat
kid, 9 years old
 
fantage
fantage is a good place to play in kids free time !!!!!

epcotfan23
kid, 12 years old
 
this website stinks
this website stinks most things for it need a membership

yulitzi
teen, 18 years old
 

HelloKitty101
kid, 11 years old
 
Fun Site, Shopping Promoted
It's a very fun website, however shopping and advertising are rather overly promoted. Nothing innopropriate, but kids need to know how to watch their time on sites such as fantage.

supersoup44
kid, 11 years old
 
Perfect for any one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I mean it!!!
This website is cool i have been on it for along time since Janurary.Great for even babies.NO ISSUES AT ALL!!!!!So if any one says that i will be mad!!

eliannnnnnna
kid, 10 years old
 
eliaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannnnnnnnnnassssss
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Lily989
kid, 11 years old
 
PERFECT
i love it. once i made an account. my world opend.

virtualworldzrock
kid, 12 years old
 
Super-Fun Website With Some Issues
I have been on Fantage since June of 2009. It is educational, as it offers typing games and math games. It has a mostly postive attitude, though some users will try to find ways to type in bad words or have boyfriends/girlfriends. I only see this very rarely, but kids under 9 should go to less crowded servers, so it minimizes bad content. There is no way that I see that you can hack somebody's account. For parents, there is a e-mail for help or concerns. Very fun and has events often, but includes holiday events as well which may not show a positive outlook on kids with different religion. Overall, it is very fun and safe, but some users have a bad influence.

Sheriix3
kid, 11 years old
 
Love it!
This site is great! Probably the best virtual world i have ever played, and i have played A LOT. My only concern is some people tend to date. Also, there are insecure girls who will play, and try to be bad by using words as cuss words so they can get past the filter. Just ignore them. Have fun playing! Add me there: Icey24635 I'm usually 1st or 2nd at the hall of fame for trendsetters, so thats the easiest way to see if I'm online.

Gabster3797
kid, 13 years old
 
Wonderful
Its great and they do block bad words and sex and stuff like that my brother is 8 and loves playing fantage i became a moderator on that website its so mcuh fun lots of fun and games and you can have you own party on it and it does block bad words and sex because i once tried saying it on a different account to see if it was good enough for my little brother I think if your looking for a fun website this is the best website to go to. =D

LittleRatersGirl
kid, 13 years old
 
Its an ok game
It's ok, you can chat and decorate your house. Also surf around and dress up your Little avatar.

beachey87
kid, 12 years old
 
I think that fantage is awesome for kids but I think that the membership thing is unfair to kids whos parents dont want to waste that money.

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