Parents' Guide to

Spark City World

By Dana Cotter, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 8+

Virtual world where girls can play games, gab, and shop.

Website http://www.allgirlarcade.com/sparkcity/
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age 11+

Based on 9 parent reviews

Sarah C.
Sarah C. Adult
March 1, 2023
age 10+

Not appropriate for kids

They tried to make me pay for a membership to use most of the services. There was lot's of cyberbullying, weirdos, creeps, and perverts asking to have sex with you.

This title has:

Too much violence
Too much sex
Too much swearing
Too much consumerism
Too much drinking/drugs/smoking
Kittycat56
Kittycat56 Parent of 2, 6 and 8-year-old
April 4, 2014
age 14+

Worst than Pixie Hollow and Barbie.

Julia and her friend Laura was scared by a message "Sparks! Agggghh! Is there something better than this?" They quited it and I will never let Mary Anne and Krissy on it.

This title has:

Too much violence
Too much sex
Too much swearing
Too much consumerism
Too much drinking/drugs/smoking
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What’s It About?

SPARK CITY WORLD was designed for tween girls: They play games, get virtual currency, then spend it on avatar gear. A few games offer educational content, but many just involve dragging items to certain spots to advance to the next level. The site also encourages girls to share their thoughts by chatting with several users or one-on-one via a whisper chat option. Sharing personal info is prohibited, and a filter blocks email addresses and phone numbers -- but girls can friend users they don't know, which could be a concern.

Is It Any Good?

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Parents say (9):
Kids say (62):

The virtual SPARK CITY WORLD -- formerly known as AllGirlArcade -- features activities geared toward girls age 6-14, including games, shopping for avatar fashions and other items, and chatting with other users. Some aspects, such as a crafting section, encourage girls to express themselves and be creative; however, many of the games just focus on mindless fun. A well-labeled map makes it easy to get around, but some parts of the site can be a little confusing. Certain games, for example, include detailed instructions; others don't have any. Kids can also view a list of the daily tasks they're encouraged to complete -- but may not be able to find the individual challenges.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the site's emphasis on purchasing clothing and other items. When you buy new clothes on the site, does it make you want new things in real life?

  • Ask your child which character is her favorite -- and why. Does she like another user or site character because of the way she looks or due to her personality? Families can discuss how some characters may be more likable than others, depending on how much your child has in common with them.

  • Users can chat privately with each other on the site or make comments that everyone can see. Is it OK to chat with someone you don't know in real life? What comments should you avoid responding to when chatting online -- like requests for your real name or address?

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