 | 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. |
Kung Fu Panda World
Common Sense Media says
Virtual world with Po and friends earns a black belt in fun.
Parents say
QUALITY
Kids say
QUALITY
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this virtual world site is a safe, engaging, and worthwhile online playground for Kung Fu Panda and Kung Fu Panda 2 movie lovers. The games, quests, graphics, and even the parent controls on Kung Fu Panda World are heads and shoulders above the average, non-educational virtual world. Kids feel a sense of accomplishment as they progress through different martial arts belt levels. There's definitely a push for buying the paid membership, but there's lots to do here without one. Kids can try the paid version for free for a day -- if they watch a promotional video.
Is it any good?
KUNG FU PANDA WORLD is an immediately engaging, easy-to-follow virtual world from the makers of the Kung Fu Panda movies, Dreamworks Studios. While younger kids may need some help reading and deciphering some elements of the site's more complicated features, most games are easy enough to catch onto with little instruction, and clear directions are offered for first-time players. Players float from area to area on a cloud, Crouching Tiger-style, as they are sent on quests that become more difficult as they advance. Thankfully, this site is less focused on shopping and decorating virtual spaces than other similar virtual worlds. On the downside, some players can get bothersome with the options to make a lot of noise and jump around with no real point, but other players can move away from that sort of player or even report a problem player. Players using the free trial get access to the beginning levels of the game and can still chat and interact with others, while paid members get access to higher levels and exclusive areas of the virtual world.
Explore, discuss, enjoy
Families can talk about Internet safety for elementary school kids. What makes this site safe, and what safety features do you look for in a virtual world?
If you set time or day limits on play through this site's parental controls, discuss why you chose to do that with your child. Read Common Sense Media's Setting Screen Limits tipsheet.
Talk about the rules of the online road. How should you act toward others online? Why is it important to treat virtual friends with the same respect you give your peers in real life? What should you do if you see someone misbehaving or acting mean in a virtual world?
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May 1, 2010
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Fantastic as a family, movie kids love it, really worth the money spent
I enjoyed watching it at our home theater as a family.
Decided to custom order it from prizerebel through amazon with my spare points earned.
Been looking forward to this movie for a while, couple of hours every week and I got it free. This is the website if you want to see; I personally support prizerebel, it's great.
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Kid, 11 years old
August 10, 2010
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the best game ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
its a cool game no i take that back its an awesome game!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! its the best game ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Parent
May 29, 2011
AGE
Inappropriate - easy for big kids to abuse
The emotions and sounds when repeated (which many of the characters do) seem sexual - I thought it was inappropriate for my 5 year old.
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Teen, 13 years old
May 13, 2010
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best game for kids
love it, it was the best game ever.
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Parent of 12 year old
November 1, 2010
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Can't Get Enough!
My kids enjoy the game.
It's safe, appropriate, and they have fun playing the games and not to mention they love having a virtual pet. They won't stop talking about it.
Also kids can play for free. They do have an option for membership its only $5.95 and they have access to more games...etc. not bad compared to the prices of movie tickets these days!
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Parent
August 2, 2010
AGE
I think its ok. I like the game!!! I dont think it's innappropriate at all. I think it's mostly appropriate for little boys.
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Adult
December 10, 2010
AGE
You Gotta Pay if You Want to Play
My 9-year-old daughter got 'hooked' by the initial free play time, but suddenly many features "stopped" working. She had no idea that the features she used yesterday would no longer be available today - unless we paid for it! I will not support a website that preys upon unsuspecting children and their parents so shamelessly. Don't walk - RUN - away before your child gets a taste of the fun and tries to strongarm you into paying.
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Kid, 7 years old
July 28, 2010
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kungfu
love it
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Kid, 9 years old
September 5, 2010
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Not good if you aren't interseted in spending money.
I like it but, parents if your not interested in spending money for your child's content then try not to get them hooked on it because it isn't really that fun if you don't have an exclusive membership.
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Kid, 8 years old
January 5, 2013
AGE
so GREAT !
It's GREAT!
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| Topics: | sports and martial arts |
| Genre: | Virtual Worlds |
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