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Why is it why it is Popular?

Minecraft

Minecraft is one of the most played games on the planet with more than 140 million monthly players in 2021.

How does Minecraft work and how safe is it for children to use? Here's everything you need.

What is Minecraft?

Minecraft is an online "sandbox" game. Players build their own virtual worlds and experiences with building blocks or resources. You have to begin by advancing through basic resources before moving to more complicated ones, but you are able to eventually build your world the way you want.

Although the price range varies little depending on the platform you're using, Minecraft is never going cost more than PS25 and this higher cost includes all mods (community created improvements to the game) and skins (aesthetic features to a character). You can play on a computer, smartphone, tablet, XBox, Nintendo Switch or Playstation.

You can play in either a single player or multiplayer mode. In the multiplayer mode, players work together to create their Minecraft world.

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Why is it so popular?

Minecraft is a completely free-form game. It doesn't come with a set of instructions or a defined goal - players can construct and explore as they like. It is often compared to virtual Lego.

This means that Minecraft fans have a lot of freedom in the way they play. You can design your own fantasy world or create one from scratch. minecraft-servers.space You can also battle villains and seek adventure.

It is also played at any level. In many popular games, you require a certain amount of skill to be able to take on the next challenge. This can be a challenge for younger children who don't always have the abilities or unrestricted time to make progress in a game. In Minecraft, children can create their own adventures at any level of play.

What should parents be aware of?

Age restrictions

Different Minecraft versions have different age restrictions. Certain mods might have more violence than others. It's important to keep in mind that Minecraft includes a chat feature. Age ratings range from 7+ to 13+.

Minecraft's standard terms and conditions state that children under 13 years old must have parental permission to play. In the UK If children under the age of 13 play Minecraft without parental consent, it is a violation of the site's terms and condition but it's not illegal.

Despite the age limit, Minecraft is very popular with primary school children. It's not a problem for youngsters.

Chat functions

There are two distinct chat functions in Minecraft; Realms and server chats. Realm chat is hosted by game's creators, Mojang and moderated by Mojang. They moderate it. Server chat is set up by players. Typically, players invite friends to join their Minecraft server and chat with them, but some players offer an open invitation, which allows anyone to join.

Remind children of the risks associated with talking to people they don't know online.

Remember that players could also be chatting via discord, or any other chat platform with different security settings. Remind children not to move onto other platforms to communicate with other people.

Chat features allow children to communicate with others who share similar desires in gaming. There is no way to know who these people might be. Recommendation: Young children shouldn't engage in chat with other players during games unless they are familiar with them.

It is also crucial that children do not divulge any personal information, or transfer their conversations to other online areas that could be considered private.

YouTube videos on Minecraft

Many Minecraft users love watching fan-made YouTube videos to improve and discover new methods.

A lot of them are appropriate for children. Minecraft does not have any explicit content, but certain videos feature spiders, monsters, trolls and zombies, which some kids might find frightening. Some of the videos include commentary that includes sexual references, while others discuss or even encourage bullying. These videos might be suitable for you.

Try searching for 'profanity free Minecraft servers'. It might be worthwhile to check the videos before children see them.

You can also turn on YouTube's Safety Modeto stop content that is inappropriate for children.

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Reporting functions

Minecraft currently does not provide an instant report function. Your child should be careful when joining an online server. If your child plays with an older age group, they might receive insulting language or make rude remarks. Minecraft reserves the right to suspend any player who violates the terms and conditions.

You can make a complaint about players by visiting Minecraft's helpdesk, and then submitting a complaint. This could be something an adult should take on rather than a child since it's a bit complicated.

You can be a victim of any user who is breaking the rules to a moderator who can ban them.

Have you noticed something that doesn't appear like it's right? You can email [email protected] to submit comments and feedback.

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