Fun and Safe Chat Games for Teens
Several games for teens featuring secure chat environments are available, many of which are simulation games. Sites that host these games control chat content in a variety of ways, though many include live administrators. Many other casual types of games for teenagers include chat or message features, but are not moderated in any way. Games for teens with safe chat features are widely available online, and many are available for free.
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Wizard 101
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In the KingsIsle Entertainment, Inc. game, "Wizard 101", players create an virtual world where they train to become a wizard in what is known as massively multiplayer online game play (MMO). Player complete training for experience points, collect a virtual deck of magic cards and duel other players. MMO games rely on the interactions between massive amounts of players to drive the game play. To control the interactions in this game, "Wizard 101" features digital and live moderators, as well as parental controls and limited preselected phrases in instant messages.
Second Life
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A game from Linden Research Inc., "Second Life" lets teenagers create a simulated version of their life. The game lets players compete in mini-games and interact with other players. Players can experience exotic activities, as well as create their own avatar. In "Second Life," players can message other players, as well as live voice chat. In order to access online chat options, players must first have an age-verified account, which prevents users outside of the appropriate age ranges from accessing content on the site.
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Super Secret
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"SuperSecret" is another MMO game where players can create a simulated life, focused more on makeover elements for both the character's looks and living arrangements. The game features unlockable new style options, and is designed for younger teens. The game offers multiple child safety security measures, including automated text moderation. In this game, players are also allowed to block other players should they abuse any of the site's content rules.
Secret Builders
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Created by Renaissance 2.0 Media, "Secret Builders" lets players learn and be entertained within an online community play. Players interact with other player's avatars in a main square, where they can then go on quests, play mini-games, build art and computer skills or meet historical figures. The chat options in this game are rigidly filtered by live and automated chat programs.
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