Fantastic Contraption — Free Physics Online Game for Kids

Fantastic ContraptionsFantastic Contraption is a wonderful physics based game children and adults will have fun playing.  It is a free game online to try (many levels) and if you enjoy it and want more it is only $10 for the full version.  Both of my children (ages 6 and 9) REALLY enjoyed playing this although my 6 year old did get a bit stumped and it was my pleasure to help her. :-)

I recommend doing the tutorial so your child (and you) understand how the parts work.  The goal — simple – get the piece into the goal section by building a contraption that will do it.  Sometimes you need a vehicle looking device — other times your creativity and imagination needs to come into play to help you figure it out.  Press Start to…

Top Free Online Adventure Games for Kids on Up

I have mentioned Jay is Games before as one of my favorite places to find out about kids computer games and games for all ages.  Most of their games listed are free flash games and some are downloads.  I wanted to showcase a few of my favorite point and click adventure games (NOT escape the room games) that are fun for the kids or your whole family to play.  The games I am mentioning all have a similar feel, are non violent and have beautiful graphics and sound to add to your experience.  Here are a few of my faves.  Would love to know what you think:

thebluebeanieThe Blue Beanie

Hosted by Jay is Games and created by Daphne Lim — this game is so pretty and the music so calming.  Help the little guy…

Zula World – Virtual World filled with Education and Fun for Kids

mainZula World is based on the TV Show The Zula Patrol and creates a new mold of a virtual environment for children online. It begins with a sign up approved by a parent’s email address. Then your child can design an avatar that is an alien and you will get a spaceship to travel in. Like other virtual sites, there are free and paid membership options, games and of course pets… but this has a different look and feel than the other sites I have been to.

Overview

Each location in ZulaWorld has a sign post where you can see what you can do there. There is also your notepad on the bottom of the screen you can check to find out. Your character can walk around from place to place or you can click on the…