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Virtual social game has lots of promise; crashes often.
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Rec Room
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Based on 17 parent reviews
Parents say the app offers a fun gaming experience similar to Roblox, but there are significant concerns about child safety, including exposure to inappropriate content and the risk of interaction with dangerous individuals. While some users find it entertaining, the lack of robust moderation and safety features makes it difficult for parents to supervise their children effectively, leading many to advise against its use for younger audiences.
- safety concerns
- fun experience
- inappropriate content
- moderation issues
- difficult supervision
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Based on 49 kid reviews
Kids say that while the app is fun and great for creativity and socializing, it has a mixed reputation regarding safety, with concerns about inappropriate content, toxic players, and the limitations of junior accounts for those under 13. Players recommend adult supervision for younger users and suggest using junior accounts to mitigate risks, although some believe the game doesn't adequately protect younger audiences from harmful interactions.
- mixed reputation
- safety concerns
- junior account limitations
- adult supervision
- fun and creative
- toxic players
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Does not have a privacy policy and should not be used.
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What's It About?
REC ROOM is a social game that encourages kids to hang out with other players and use their creativity to build themed rooms with interactive games. It can be played with or without a virtual reality headset. The game begins with a generic avatar and a private dorm room that kids can customize. From here, kids can hang out, roam around, and enter other game rooms -- all of which have unique themes. Some of the game rooms include paintball, escape rooms, parkour courses, and dodgeball. New rooms are added regularly. Kids can also work with other players to create and publish their own rooms. Many of the rooms have limits on the number of players allowed to enter, which helps with crowd control. Kids can buy tokens or earn them through gameplay. They're used to buy items like food, camera film, hair, clothing, and gifts.
Is It Any Good?
The ability to collaborate and create rooms directly within the app and the junior account option set this game apart from other similar games, but frequent crashing puts a major damper on the fun. The game has plenty of appeal for kids who enjoy social gaming and creating worlds. It's a sandbox game, which means players can roam freely and explore to their heart's content. In fact, this form of free exploration is a great way to spark creativity in kids who need a bit of inspiration. For kids under 12, a junior account can give parents some peace of mind. That said, there's plenty of stuff you wouldn't want a 13-year-old to see either, so if your younger teen is playing, be sure to monitor their use of Rec Room.
Unfortunately, at the time of this review, the app experienced multiple crashes during gameplay. The game either shuts down completely or unexpectedly kicks the user out of a room and back to the private dorm room. Such a severe technical glitch makes it nearly impossible to have a fun gaming experience.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about safely publishing a game in Rec Room and what to do if other players participate in inappropriate behavior. How do you block and report other users? What if someone online makes you uncomfortable?
Discuss safety and privacy rules with kids so that they know what's appropriate when interacting with other players. What information is private and not for sharing in chat?
App Details
- Devices : iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad
- Subjects : Hobbies : building
- Skills : Creativity : imagination , making new creations , Collaboration : teamwork
- Pricing structure : Free to try (in-app purchases from $4.99 to $49.99)
- Release date : July 9, 2020
- Genre : Adventure Games
- Publisher : Rec Room Inc
- Version : 20200703
- Minimum software requirements : iOS 12.0 or later
- Last updated : November 6, 2025
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