Free Adventure Games for Kids

"Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman"

• The Caped Crusader tries catching his female counterpart in "Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman," accessible at the Warner Bros. site. While battling Penguin's gang of henchmen to save Batwoman, players press the "Left" and "Right" arrow keys to run, the "Up" arrow key to jump and the "Down" arrow key to dodge attacks. To punch enemies, players press "Control"; pressing "Control" and the "Up" arrow key simultaneously delivers a jump kick. Players press the spacebar to use the bat rope. The game ends when players lose all of their lives.

"The Fairly OddParents: Big Superhero Wish"

• Timmy's superhero wish comes true in "The Fairly OddParents: Big Superhero Wish," accessible at Nickelodeon's official site. While Timmy and his friends become heroes, enemies turn into villains. Players click their mouse to zap villains with their teleportation ray, and place the mouse over the red arrows to move from one comic strip panel to another. The game ends if players do not zap the required number of villains before time runs out or if they zap too many superheroes.

"Panik in Chocoland"

• Players must collect all bombs at the Chocoland Factory before time runs out in "Panik in Chocoland," accessible at sites like Miniclip. After Evil Red Guy plants bombs in the factory, players work their way through the location, pressing the "Left" and "Right" arrow keys to run or fly, and the spacebar to jump. Upon collecting all bombs in a level, players walk through the exit door to the next level. Players lose lives upon bumping into enemies or dangerous objects. Should players lose all of their lives or if time expires, the factory explodes and the game ends.

Righteous Quest Games

• Jake and his dog Finn embark on a quest to become the most righteous among heroes in Cartoon Network's "Righteous Quest: Adventure Time With Jake &Finn." Players press the "Left" and "Right" arrow keys to move and the "Up" arrow key to jump. To attack an enemy, players press the spacebar. Along the way, players collect gems, extra lives and health refills. Players press the spacebar to use special powers when standing near a sign and facing obstacles. The game ends when players lose all of their lives. Kids seeking more Jake and Finn adventures may play the sequel game, "Righteous Quest 2: Adventure Time."

SpongeBob Adventure Games

• SpongeBob SquarePants needs help to keep from freezing in two Nickelodeon adventure games. In "Viking Hiking," players help SpongeBob climb to Viking Hall at the top of Mount Odin. After clicking and holding the mouse to get control of SpongeBob, players click the mouse to drag SpongeBob to the left; releasing the mouse sends SpongeBob hurdling up the mountain. If time runs out before players make it to Viking Hall, the game ends. In "Sub-Zero Hero," players help SpongeBob escape an icebox, keeping him warm by collecting hot chocolate and finding heat vents. Players press the "Left" and "'Right" arrow keys to move, and the "Up" arrow key to jump. The game ends if SpongeBob turns into an icebox.