Free-To-Play Amazing World For Your Kids! *Giveaway*
We’re a family of gamers… Maybe not hardcore gamers like some, but we love playing games either on our gaming systems, phones, tablets or computers. Between the 4 of us, we have a ton of games, and different ones at that. My favorites are different from my husbands, and of course the girls, although they have fun non-educational games, do have a lot of educational ones as well.
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a report about a study sponsored by the MacArthur Foundation which found
that online gaming and social networking are beneficial to children, teaching them basic
technical skills and how to communicate in the Information Age. “
–Slashdot
http://games.slashdot.org/story/08/11/20/1755213/study-recommends-online-gaming-social-networking-for-kids
We’re not parents who discourage video game play, in fact we believe that it has a lot of benefits, provided you’re not overdoing it. Age appropriate games can help with a lot of different skills, creativity and problem solving, so we encourage our girls to play every so often.
“Parents, don’t put away those video games just yet — today’s gamer may be
tomorrow’s top surgeon” – USA TODAY
http://www.usatoday.com/news/topstories/2008-08-18-970688034_x.htm
The newest game I’ve introduced them to is called Amazing World. This new, free-to-play 
game lets your kids get creative while discovering new things, and allows them to make friends all in a monitored and controlled environment. Amazing World is for kids aged 6 and up.
In the game, kids pick themselves a Zing, which is an avatar that lives in the 3D Amazing World. Kids can customize and name their Zing to suit their creative side. Once created, their Zing will be able to chat with other players, play games, win prizes and you can also take care of your Zing as well as customize their homes. You can get your kids started by going to amazingworld.com.
adventures and fun that you can unlock you can also purchase a subscription (3 months is $7.95/mo, 6 months is $6.65/mo, 1 year is $5/mo).
Discover your Amazing World today with AmazingWorldGame! Also don’t forget to find them on Facebook as well via their Facebook Page and follow them on Twitter @AmazingWorld.
Want to win a Zing for your kids? How about 2 of them? It’s easy, enter below via the Rafflecopter form, make sure to do the mandatory entry first as they are all checked. Once you’ve done that, you have a chance for extra entries by doing any or all of the next steps.
August 14, 2012 – 10:48 AM - | Posted in Giveaways, Reviews | 38 Comments »
August 14th, 2012 at 11:09 AM
yes she plays them. I think the educational games are good teaching tools.
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August 14th, 2012 at 12:24 PM
I don’t mind letting my son play video games as long as he doesn’t do it excessively or let it interfere with school work. I started playing video games at 5 years old, and I believe they helped me with eye coordination and quick thinking skills.
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August 14th, 2012 at 5:33 PM
I think allowing certain video games help with hand/eye coordination development. My grandson isn’t quite old enough, but my daughters were both very athletic growing up and very good at video games.
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August 15th, 2012 at 12:23 AM
I let my son play video games but it’s limited and he spends his time playing outside and running around more than playing video games. Some are pretty good for educational purposes
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August 15th, 2012 at 12:55 AM
Yes in moderation.too much is not good i like them outside working out their little muscels =)
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August 15th, 2012 at 1:12 AM
Yes, games like Leap Frog can be educational.
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August 15th, 2012 at 4:49 AM
I don’t let my daughter play video games
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August 15th, 2012 at 7:09 AM
I have always preferred these kind of games instead of the aggressive and arrogant first person shooting games or fighting ones. These games are really adorable and keep the virgin soul of our kids undisturbed. I really would like to give this one a try, I feel totally assured by this small preview, it is really sweet! Thanks for sharing the opportunity, I really would like to have some luck for that!:)
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August 15th, 2012 at 7:13 AM
I allow my kids to play video games. They started out having educational value, like teaching words and have moved on to more entertainment value.
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August 15th, 2012 at 8:33 AM
Yes I allow my kids to play video games but we are strict on the ones they can play.
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August 15th, 2012 at 11:51 AM
I do allow my girls to play video games but not all the time. It has to be an educational game.
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August 15th, 2012 at 2:02 PM
NO VIDEO GAMES AS OF THIS DATE
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August 15th, 2012 at 6:18 PM
I like the educational games and I know it helps with hand/eye coordination and some have problem solving skills
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August 15th, 2012 at 11:22 PM
My daughter is a tad too young to play video games, but my husband thinks she should start in the next few years. I can’t remember his exact reasoning, but he said some games could help her with math…..
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August 17th, 2012 at 12:32 AM
Mine is too young to play but I won’t be purchasing a game system ever
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August 17th, 2012 at 9:05 AM
I would let my kids play atari, it benefited their eye-hand coordination and increased their thinking skills.
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August 17th, 2012 at 4:09 PM
very limited time we have some educational ones with numbers and words
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August 17th, 2012 at 7:08 PM
I don’t care just as long as the game is for there age group & the kids don’t play all day.
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August 18th, 2012 at 3:14 PM
My kids play Kinect games, but that’s it.
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August 18th, 2012 at 5:56 PM
If I had kids, I’d let them play Video games. I think it’d be important for problem solving skills
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August 19th, 2012 at 7:23 AM
I only let my kids play video games after their homework was done, and only for a couple of hours. Playing video games teaches them skills and challenges their minds.
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August 19th, 2012 at 11:04 PM
We do a little bit of video games, but only games that are appropriate for my children.
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August 20th, 2012 at 12:43 AM
I just recently got my child her first gaming system @ 7. We are a homeschooling family and were very strict on what types of games she is allowed to play. She mainly has educational games and games about caring/sharing.
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August 20th, 2012 at 5:33 AM
Video games are okay in moderation
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August 20th, 2012 at 10:43 AM
yes they play the wii makes them get off the couch
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August 20th, 2012 at 12:49 PM
Yes the play the kinect anf it helps them get up and move around
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August 20th, 2012 at 4:18 PM
I let them play. As long as it is age appropriate and limited and not all day I have no problem with it.
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August 20th, 2012 at 4:47 PM
yes i do, when they play they leave me alone
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August 20th, 2012 at 5:10 PM
Within limits– just so it isn’t the only activity or take up too much of the day.
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August 20th, 2012 at 11:38 PM
she doesn’t yet, some games are beneficial because they either teach them things or encourage them to be active
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August 21st, 2012 at 1:54 AM
My kids do play video games. The main benefit for me is it keeps them busy especially when we aren’t at home. When my son plays we barely hear a peep out of him he’s so quiet! I don’t let them play everyday and we use it as a reward for things as well.
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August 21st, 2012 at 9:41 AM
He doesn’t play them yet. I think some games may be beneficial. Anything is good in moderation.
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August 21st, 2012 at 9:53 AM
I let them play video games on car trips, it helps them pass the time. I will also let them play at home as long as they don’t play for too long. It’s a good time waster for them and entertaining.
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August 21st, 2012 at 12:19 PM
Hand eye coordination ?
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August 21st, 2012 at 1:02 PM
My son earns 1/2 hour for every hour of what we call positive time….either outside, enjoying fresh air, getting exercise or reading or studying….it’s a great way to relax at night’s end
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August 21st, 2012 at 3:54 PM
yes we play video games, they are fun, but we limit the time
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August 21st, 2012 at 10:36 PM
my oldest plays video games – they help her hand-eye coordination
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August 21st, 2012 at 10:52 PM
I let my kids play with our WII because they have to get up and move around. But only for a few hours a week.
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