A little over a week ago, all three of us went to the L.A. Zoo to preview Moshi Monsters. Mind Candy, a UK-based company, developed the game and invited moms to come out for a demo. I must be getting old, because I remember getting a computer when I was in high school and I used it soley for the purpose of writing papers and playing solitaire. I was just reading about a game that is designed for children ages one and up. I was baffled. Children are afforded so many more opportunities these days, simply because technology is so much more advanced than it was when I was a child.
Moshi Monsters combines fun, interactive gameplay with education. Best of all, it’s free. Some of the features include adopting a virtual pet, social gameplay, and fun educational puzzles. Here is a bit more information about the game, from the site:
Moshi Monsters is a free-to-play virtual world where players can create and care for their very own pet monster. The simple, yet engaging gameplay keeps kids coming back to take care of their uniquely customized virtual pets within a safe and vibrant world. Parents appreciate how Moshi Monsters integrates fun with learning by offering various educational style games including math, spatial awareness, logic and vocabulary puzzles.
My son has taken after his parents and is very curious about the computer. He likes to go on a few websites (with us) to play games and read stories. I wasn’t sure he’d sit down for a demo, since the game is geared towards children a bit older than him, but surprisingly he was fascinated with those little Moshis! The game has this remnant feel of those virtual pets I used to take care of combined with challenging educational games and a social networking component. And while the basic premise of the game is simple enough for children to understand, some of those games and puzzles are challenging.
Children learn through a variety of activities and I believe we’re seeing one facet of that in online games. If children are going to be online, than I’d prefer they learn while doing so. Moshi Monsters offers 35 free educational games that evolve and grow with the player. The company is constantly updating the site with new games and content. There is also a social networking component to the site so I do suggest that parents play with their children (it makes for a more concrete learning experience too!).
Children love “pets.” Choosing their Moshi, naming it, and nurturing it teaches some degree of responsibility. And working towards achieving the means to purchase accessories for their little friends teaches basic principles of math (i.e. counting).
Access to the basic site and features is free. However, there is also an optional paid component that will open up a new world of features. For more information, including the company’s , policies on safety issues related to gaming, just visit their site.
I did not receive compensation for this post. I was invited to preview the game at the L.A. Zoo and entrance was provide, courtesy of the company.
Combining fun, interactive gameplay with an educational twist, Moshi Monsters offers a unique mix of adoptable virtual pets, social gameplay and fun educational puzzles that appeal to both children and parents! We will be also announcing some exciting news at the event.
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