Play Games Online

You don't need a mobile device to play a fun online game. The sites on this list host games you can play directly from a computer. Most of these sites are portals that house a collection of games -- from action games to dress-up games -- for a wide age range (meaning that some might be too violent for younger players). Others rely heavily on ads, which can slow down performance or expose kids to things you might not want them to see. Before setting your kids free on these sites, make sure they know which games fit within your family's limits. And for more online fun, check out these Free Online Games for Kids.

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PBS KIDS Lab

age 3+

Learning games for the preschooler set are fun, fun, fun.

URL: http://pbskids.org/lab/ (2012)
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GoToFreeGames

age 6+

Fun ahead for online and downloadable gaming.

URL: http://gotofreegames.com/ (2005)
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Friv

age 8+

Kid-friendly game site could use more educational stuff.

URL: http://friv.com (2013)
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PlayingCards.io

age 8+

Classic card and other games kids can play with friends.

URL: http://playingcards.io (2020)
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Popcap Games

age 8+

Bet you can't play just one.

URL: http://www.popcap.com/ (2005)
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BrainBashers Games

age 10+

Massive collection of fun, free, online games.

URL: http://www.brainbashers.com/ (2012)
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StarWars

age 10+

Far from the Dark Side, but some violence, ads.

URL: http://www.starwars.com (2008)
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CrazyMonkeyGames.com

age 13+

Some choices fine for younger kids; others include gore.

URL: http://www.crazymonkeygames.com/ (2011)
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ArmorGames

age 13+

All-level play; some games have drinking, violence, sex.

URL: http://www.armorgames.com (2007)
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GameGecko

age 13+

Game site with too much blood and guts.

URL: http://gamegecko.com/ (2008)
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Roblox

age 13+

Chance to design games, but also potential for iffy content.

URL: http://www.roblox.com (2012)