My kids have entered the digital age, and one of their favorite games is Crossy Roads.
If you’re a parent or have kids in your life, we have to be ultra-careful about the content we introduce to them. Nothing can be assumed to be ‘safe’. It was only last week that I was browsing Twitter and found all sorts of stuff that is 100% Adult Only.
So it’s great to find something that adults and kids alike can enjoy together.
My son told me about this game – Crossy Roads – that reminds me of the ‘Frogger’ game I used to play when I was a kid. I downloaded it to my iPhone and iPad and we had a blast.
It’s entertaining and very funny. The characters you can play are cute and tongue-in-cheek at the same time. My favorite is playing as a box of fish and chips! You have to be quick with your fingers and move like lightning. It’s as much fun as a ‘brain-trainer’ app and does just as much good.
The kids love it. And so do I.
Like all ‘free’ games – there is a catch. There are in-game purchases for new characters, if you can’t be bothered to play long enough to unlock them yourself. It’s a shame, but we get naught for free today. I educate my kids not to press the buttons to complete a purchase. And NEVER share my iTunes password.
You can play this online using your browser, if you wish. Just go to https://www.agame.com/game/crossy-roads-online
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The Frogger comparison explains the appeal well: the controls are simple, while choosing when to move is the real challenge. For playing together, taking turns and talking through the next safe route can be more enjoyable than only comparing high scores. I also appreciate the warning about character purchases. A clearly explained purchase screen matters even when the core game is free, and browser puzzles without accounts or purchases can be useful alternatives for a short shared session.