Hobbies And Interests
Flash Games
These monster games are played online through a user's web browser. "Riley's Monster Crunch" is a math-based platform game for kindergarten-age kids. The players must type in answers to on-screen questions defeat monstrous enemies. "Monster Hunt," intended for kids aged around 7 or 8, has players fire arrows at swarms of monsters. "Sea Monster Smoosh," also for children 7 and up, stars Spongebob Squarepants who must tunnel under the waves to find sea monster treasure.
Board Games
"Monsters Menace America," recommended for kids 12 and up, is played on a map of the United States. Each participant plays as a giant monster who destroys cities and fights off the military. "Monster Stomp" for kids 4 and up is played using clay models. When a participant lands on a certain board square, he can physically destroy another's player's model. In "Tomb," players must find treasure in a dungeon while avoiding the hidden traps of their opponents.
Monster Creation
"Make Your Own Monster" players can select everything from the monster's eyes to the color of its skin, while "Goosebumps Monster Maker" gives players a limited choice of parts based on characters from the "Goosebumps" books by R. L. Stine. After the player has completed her creation, she can hit a button to make her monster dance. In "Create A Monster," the player runs a laboratory that puts together new creatures. All of these games are intended for children 6 or 7 years old.
Virtual Worlds
Many online games have a social element so children can interact with each other, and are typically aimed at kids between ages 8 and around 15. In "MoshiMonsters," kids adopt their own monster and must provide for it using an in-game currency. In "Neopets," kids select from pet monsters then must succeed at mini-games to earn points to upgrade their monsters. In Sony's "Free Realms," players create a character and explore a magical land. One aspect involves battling evil monsters to earn rewards.