Common Sense Media Review
By Susan Yudt
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Addictive game arcade with safe social feature.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 11+?
Any Positive Content?
Parent and Kid Reviews
Based on 25 parent reviews
Parents say that the gaming website is plagued by issues such as cheating, poor customer service, and deceptive practices, making it unsuitable for children. Many users express frustration over microtransactions, unfair match-making, and the prevalence of inappropriate content, leading to a consensus that the site prioritizes profit over player integrity and enjoyment.
- cheating issues
- bad customer service
- inappropriate content
- profit-driven
- deceptive practices
Summarized with AI
Summarized with AI
Based on 57 kid reviews
Is It Any Good?
MINICLIP.COM boasts more than 300 games -- from puzzles to shoot 'em ups to multiplayer challenges -- that will keep kids zoned for hours on end. Most of the games can be played within a browser, though some need to be downloaded. Visitors can register and create a "mini-me" avatar and profile, then challenge their friends to games or send them preselected messages. There's a lot of (juvenile) political humor on the site, like an Obama vs. Hillary streetfight game -- choose your candidate and taunt, kick, and slap your way to victory.
The focus on fighting and war gets a bit old, but there are plenty of creative games on the site -- like the awesome adventure game Cheese Dreams, in which you are a cheese moon running away from hungry space mice. Some of the super-simple games are the most addictive -- try tearing yourself away from Ping Pong, which involves nothing more than bouncing a ping-pong ball on a paddle over and over. The players section adds a fun, social element that kids have almost come to expect from websites these days.
Online interaction: Players can register for an account and challenge their friends.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how much time should be allotted for playing online games, and draw up some guidelines for balanced use.
Parents can ask kids what appeals to them about the site and ask how they feel about the more violent games. Does "cartoon" violence make less of an impression than more realistic media like videos or photos? What message does it send when hurting people or animals scores points in a game?
Families can also watch our video about online gaming.
Website Details
- Genre : Gaming
- Pricing structure : Free
- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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