Monster Games for Children
From scary vampires to ghouls and ogres, monsters entertain and terrify children in equal measure. Games featuring monsters can take a number of forms. In some, players take on the role of the monster itself. In others, the players have to battle the creature. Some of these games are computer-based, and may require users to download an up-to-date version of Flash software.
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Flash Games
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These monster games are played online through a user's web browser. "Riley's Monster Crunch" is a math-based platform game for kindergarten-age kids. The players must type in answers to on-screen questions defeat monstrous enemies. "Monster Hunt," intended for kids aged around 7 or 8, has players fire arrows at swarms of monsters. "Sea Monster Smoosh," also for children 7 and up, stars Spongebob Squarepants who must tunnel under the waves to find sea monster treasure.
Board Games
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"Monsters Menace America," recommended for kids 12 and up, is played on a map of the United States. Each participant plays as a giant monster who destroys cities and fights off the military. "Monster Stomp" for kids 4 and up is played using clay models. When a participant lands on a certain board square, he can physically destroy another's player's model. In "Tomb," players must find treasure in a dungeon while avoiding the hidden traps of their opponents.
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Monster Creation
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"Make Your Own Monster" players can select everything from the monster's eyes to the color of its skin, while "Goosebumps Monster Maker" gives players a limited choice of parts based on characters from the "Goosebumps" books by R. L. Stine. After the player has completed her creation, she can hit a button to make her monster dance. In "Create A Monster," the player runs a laboratory that puts together new creatures. All of these games are intended for children 6 or 7 years old.
Virtual Worlds
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Many online games have a social element so children can interact with each other, and are typically aimed at kids between ages 8 and around 15. In "MoshiMonsters," kids adopt their own monster and must provide for it using an in-game currency. In "Neopets," kids select from pet monsters then must succeed at mini-games to earn points to upgrade their monsters. In Sony's "Free Realms," players create a character and explore a magical land. One aspect involves battling evil monsters to earn rewards.
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