Fun Game Websites for Kids - 12 and Under

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Fun and Safe Online Games for Kids

Computers are a great source of entertainment, but as a parent I want to make sure when my kids use the computer they are doing so safely.

Below I have come up with some websites that are not only safe, but fun for kids too!

It's a good idea to sit with your child while they explore a new site. Many game websites have a "parent's area" so you can learn more about what they do to ensure your child's safety.

*Note* - I know Webkinz is an awesome website for kids. I purposely left that one off because you cannot just go there and play without buying the plush animal first. The sites below can be accessed without prior purchase.

Club Penguin

Good for ages: 6 and Up

Type of Game Play: A virtual world of penguins where you can chat with friends and play a variety of games. Things are always changing in penguin world, you never know what's going to happen next!

Safety Factor: Filtered chat and live moderators offer a fun and safe environment for kids. No third-party advertising.

Pay to Play Option: Membership allows access to special features (like "buying" clothes for your penguin and furnishings for their igloo), more games and exclusive activities. $5.95 for a monthly membership, other pre-paid plans available.

More Info Play Sets, Plush and games that can be purchased at retail stores contain codes for exclusive rare items for your online penguin. Include on of these items in an Easter Basket for a fun surprise!

Start Playing Club Penguin Now!

Take a look around Club Penguin World!

My Club Penguin tour!
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Club Penguin Merchandise

Collect codes for rare Club Penguin online items!

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Roblox

Good for ages: 8 and up

Type of Game Play: Roblox is a multiplayer online game virtual playground and workshop designed for children. The game is made up of building bricks of various shapes and sizes. Players can build anything and share their creations with the Roblox community. Create a Roblox character and customize it with various body blocks, hair, accessories, etc. Visit user-created rooms and interact with your environment, play games or make friends! You can even build your own room with endless possibilities. Ride a roller coaster, go to school, run an obstacle course . . anything is possible on Roblox! Log on daily to earn "Tix" to spend on custom clothing and accessories for your Roblox character. Roblox is a kid-friendly place on the internet where your children can exercise their creativity in a moderated online environment.

Pay to Play Option: Robox offers 2 Play-to-Play options: Builders Club and Turbo Builders Club. (Starting at $5.95 a month.) Becoming a paid member allows you to create more active places that other members can visit and explore, earn ROBUX to spend on exclusive gear for your Roblox characters, create groups and more.

Roblox gift cards are available at Game Stop and Walmart. Makes a great gift for kids!

Start building at Roblox today!

Explore Roblox

Explore ROBLOX
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Wizard 101

Good for ages: 6 and up

Type of Game Play: Wizard101 is an online, Wizard school adventure with collectible card magic, wizard duels, and far off worlds! The game allows players to create a student Wizard in an attempt to save Wizard City and explore many different worlds.

Pay to Play Option: Purchasing a memebership gives you access to all areas, early access to new content and access to post on message boards.

Enter the magic world of Wizard 101!

Have a look around Wizard 101!

A TOUR OF WIZARD 101!!!!
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1 rating | 737 views
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Poptropica

Good for ages: 6 and up

Type of Game Play: Players can travel, play games, compete in head-to-head competition, and communicate safely with each other. There is a role-playing component as players are encouraged to finish "island missions" and get medallions.

Visit Poptropica.com now!

Tour Poptropica!

Poptropica - Tour
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3,050 ratings | 4,260,857 views
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Play along with your favorite TV show characters!

Spongebob, iCarly and more are at Nick.com. Age 6 and up.

Play games featuring Ben 10, Pokemon and the rest of the gang from Cartoon Network. Age 8 and up.

Your favorite characters like Curious George and Elmo are here with fun games to play at PBSkids.org. Age 4 and up.

Play games along with your friends from Wizards of Waverly Place, Hannah Montana, Suite Life of Zack and Cody and the rest of the crew from Disney Channel. Age 6 and up.

Educational Sites

Kids will be having so much fun, they won't even realize they're learning!

Prongo.com: Filled with free educational games, Jokes and Brain Teasers. Sections for ages 3-6, 6-9 and 9-12.

CoolMath4Kids.com - Fun match games for Ages 3-11 (pre-algebra)

Variety of Flash Games

Good for ages: 8 and up.

*Parents be cautioned - these sites do contain some animated fighting/shooting games and have more links to outside websites and 3rd party advertising.*

MiniClip.com
FreeOnlineGames.com
KidsGameHouse.com

Moshi Monsters

Good for ages: 6 and up

Type of Game Play: Moshi Monsters is a free online game for kids, in which they adopt a monster and look after it. Kids care for their monster by solving puzzle games, which earn their monster virtual rewards called Rox. Kids can spend Rox on virtual items like food, furniture and other treats and toys for their monster. Over time their monster will increase in level, be able to visit new locations in Monstro City, and earn all kinds of in-game rewards for playing. Monster owners will also be able to make friends with other owners and leave messages on their pages.

Pay to Play Option: Members get exclusive access to all sorts of cool extras like access to seeds that will attract a host of new little rare Moshlings, change your pet's colors whenever you want with Moshi Makeover, access to secret places and more Rox to spend on Moshi goodies for your Moshi monster. Prices start at $5.95 for one Month.

Adopt your Moshi Monster now!

Moshi Monsters Virtual Tour

Moshi Monsters Free Online Virtual Pet - Video Tour
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973 ratings | 2,069,339 views
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NeoPets

Good for ages: 6 and up

Type of Game Play: Neopets is based around the virtual pets that inhabit the virtual world of Neopia. Visitors can create an account and take care of up to four virtual pets, buying them food, toys, clothes, and other accessories using a virtual currency called Neopoints. Neopoints can be earned through playing games, investing in the game's stock market, trading, and winning contests. Users can explore the world of Neopia with their Neopets and interact with each other through the Neoboards, NeoMail, guilds, and Key Quest.

Pay to Play Option: Neopets Premium is an extended version of the site, for which members pay for monthly or yearly subscriptions. With Premium membership, external ads are removed and certain benefits are added, like extra Neopoints and Premium only forums. The NC Mall allows players to buy items used mainly for customizing their Neopets or Neohomes using Neocash. Players must purchase Neocash with real money through PayPal.

Click here to adopt your Neopet now!

Neopets Merchandise from Amazon

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What website do your kids love?

  • hoti183 May 8, 2012 @ 6:37 pm | delete
    moviestarplanet is a good game 2
  • virtualboy Mar 28, 2012 @ 11:11 am | delete
    anything with vido games
  • Mar 4, 2012 @ 5:18 am | delete
    My daughter loves club penguin she first played it in 2009 and now its different.Great lens
  • AstroLightning Jan 8, 2012 @ 6:52 pm | delete
    POPTROPICA IS BEST!!!
  • pinkyisi Jan 5, 2012 @ 5:48 pm | delete
    I love Moshi Monsters. It's like the best game ever!!
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