Here’s a GREAT, 2-minute video from Common Sense Media with the “Top 10 things parents need to know”. Players can link up with other players using the same Wi-Fi signal in a local area network.

The creative mode is great for beginners, with the focus on building, while “survival” mode is where Steve is hunted by scary creatures, including zombies, creepers, and must kill them in order to survive (minimal blood).

The Mode Matters – The Pocket Edition has a “creative” and “survival” mode. What Parents Need to Know about Minecraft: The game can be used on PC’s, gaming systems (e.g., XBOX) and smart devices with the “pocket edition.” It has its own vocabulary that parents will want to be familiar with, so read this glossary.ĪPP Store rating: 9+ (Apple App Store) and 10+ (Google Play) Using low-tech graphic and a no-frills character named “Steve” who is sometimes pursued by zombies, Minecraft has created a juggernaut. The premise is simple – build things with blocks. Description: Minecraft is an insanely popular game with tween and middle school boys and girls.

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