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Parents' Guide to

Kongregate

By Susan Yudt, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 13+

Some games have mature content; iffy forums.

Website http://www.kongregate.com
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age 15+

Based on 13 parent reviews

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fghfthfghf F. Parent of 18+-year-old
October 29, 2023
age 18+
Awful site, do not play on it.
Tristian C.
Tristian C. Parent
October 11, 2018
age 16+

Too Risky

The site has been known to be riddled with predators and the admins never do anything much about it, i'd personally not go to this site as its a danger to kids. it's quite disappointing when you see a site that could have potential but it is ruined by admin decisions to not hunt down the alleged predators.
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What’s It About?

Innovative game developers can showcase their creations on KONGREGATE.COM, a gaming portal that allows registered users to upload their own flash games -- and to share in the ad revenue that's generated. Teens who just want to get their game on will find plenty of options here, from simple shoot 'em ups to complex multi-player adventures. There's also a community element that allows registered users to chat, participate in forums, rate games, earn points, and other interactive features.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (13 ):
Kids say (13 ):

Most gaming portals are a mixed bag, but Kongregate's rating system -- and its policy of "hiding" games with bad ratings -- helps steer users toward the best offerings -- like the deceptively addictive "Dolphin Olympics" and the beautifully illustrated "5 Things" puzzle game (both of which, incidentally, are completely G-rated). Some of the forum threads (particularly "serious discussions") can get a bit heavy or hostile for teens, so it's smart to stick with what the site does best -- gaming.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about what a good amount of time is for playing online games, and draw up some guidelines for balanced use, since some of the games on this site can be very addictive. Families can also watch our video about online gaming. Parents should also review what kind of information is OK to post in a profile and what's not.

Website Details

  • Genre: Gaming
  • Pricing structure: Free
  • Last updated: November 4, 2015

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