Review

Disney Animal Kingdom Explorers

Common Sense Media says

Social game has positive habitat conservation message.
Age
13
Quality
 
Learning
3
  • Positive messages4
    The game's theme is animal habitat conservation. The story incorporates themes like poaching and deforestation in a way that isn't too heavy-handed.
  • Positive role models4
    The player is part of a team that includes scientists and wildlife experts who are all passionate about wildlife conservation. 
  • Ease of play4
    The game is easy to learn and play. Hidden object scenes offer unlimited hints, and players can switch to full-screen mode to make objects easier to see.
  • Violence0
    Not applicable.
  • Sex0
    Not applicable.
  • Language0
    Not applicable.
  • Consumerism3
    The game is a tie-in to Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park, located at the Walt Disney World resort. The game sells a premium currency that is used to speed up the game and unlock exclusive scenes and items. Players are constantly prompted to post updates to their Facebook walls (which helps Playdom to market the game).
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking0
    Not applicable.
  • Privacy & safety3
    Some privacy concerns: Certain habitats can only be completed by recruiting Facebook friends or spending premium currency, which could encourage kids to befriend strangers on Facebook. There is no open chat in the game.
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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that Disney Animal Kingdom Explorers is a Facebook social game that combines hidden object and zoo sim gameplay, and contains positive messages of animal conservation and environmental awareness. The game is free to play, but players can spend real-world cash on premium currency to speed up the game and unlock exclusive scenes and items. Friends are required to help complete certain quests and habitats, which may tempt players to "friend" strangers on Facebook. This game could appeal to kids as young as 8 -- especially given the Disney connection -- however, they will not be able to play it since Facebook has an age gate of 13.

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