Top 5 Family-friendly Online Games
As we are all aware, online games are a huge business these days, from using a PC to playing on a mobile phone. Children in particular are spending more time playing games online than ever before. Playing on a PC or laptop saves having to buy an expensive console such as the Xbox, however for younger children and teens it is imperative to have strict guidelines in place to keep them safe online.
There are many sites to educate both parents and children about keeping safe online. The basics are mostly common sense. They must not share passwords, post pictures of themselves online or arrange to meet people they do not know. Safe search settings and filters are available on many sites, as a parent it is your responsibility to put these blocks in place for your children. Ask them which sites they regularly visit and take some time to familiarise yourself with these sites.
So lets now take a look at the top five games available to play online for the whole family!
Candy Crush Possibly THE most popular game and app at the moment, Candy Crush is played by millions every day all over the world. A game suitable for children aged seven and over, adults also enjoy this, as the later levels can be quite tricky. Match the candies to clear the screen and go onto the next level. Players can also play via their Facebook account, which allows them to ask friends for extra lives and special candies.
ChitChat Bingo A game for the grown-ups, bingo games are plentiful and extremely popular. ChitChat Bingo is one of the best, it is easy to use, offers fantastic jackpots and you even get a bonus for joining the site. This site incorporates a variety of slot games and even has a place for the players to hang out together and chat online.
Fun Brain This educational site is fun for all the family but especially for adults to play with their youngsters. It is developed by the Family Education Network and runs in accordance with COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act). There are math based games, reading games, books and comics, an excellent site that will keep kids amused while learning something new, perfect!
Family Feud This game derived from the popular American TV show of the same name. It’s a great game to play with all the family, where thought-provoking questions of hypothetical situations are asked. Players can go head-to-head with each other, pass their turn, steal or strike! A perfect game for a family evening indoors.
Bejewelled Blitz 3 Another hugely popular game that is appropriate for juniors through to adults. Match the jewels in different orders to clear the screen. Simple but addictive there are now various games to play such as Butterfly Blitz where you have to prevent the butterflies from reaching the top of the screen and being eaten, to Bejewelled Zen, where you can choose different biorhythmic sounds to listen to as you play endless levels and never lose a life. This game is great for tuning out and dropping in!
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