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Mad Libs is a fill-in-the-blank word gaming app that is great for the whole family. It can be downloaded from both the App Store and the Google Play Store. There are no advertisements but this app does feature in-app purchases. The Mad Libs app is rated for users of all ages.
What is Mad Libs?
The Mad Libs gaming app is a digital version of the popular word game. Players use nouns, adjectives, verbs and adverbs to fill in the blanks of a story. The results are a usually funny and entertaining.
The app offers twenty-one free stories for users to create and there are more available to purchase. Music and sound effects are available, so users can play with a soundtrack and punctuate stories with sounds for humorous effect. Users can also add a laugh track to their stories.
Mad Libs can be downloaded from both the App Store and the Google Play Store. There are no advertisements but this app does feature in-app purchases. This app is rated for users of all ages.
When users open this app for the first time they will be asked to input their date of birth, after that the app shows users a few quick screens to help them with how to play the game. This game is pretty self-explanatory but in the case that any users need help, Phil N. Deblank will help users out.
The main screen features games you play, your books, the bookstore, and other Mad Lib apps that you might be interested in. The bookstore is where users will be able to purchases more games and books. Any books purchased come with numerous stories for players to complete. Users will begin with 21 stories before they will need to purchases news ones from the bookstore.
While playing, users can get more information or hints by swiping left or right while playing. Once a game has been started, users will be prompted to provide words according to the part of speech required. Once finished, users will be able to read their new story in it’s entirety.
The sidebar menu features more information for users by the way of How to Play, Word Tips (explaining different parts of speech), a selection to update your age, Credits, and the Mad Libs Privacy Policy. In-app purchases are available from the bookstore with prices ranging from $1.99 to $4.99.
Is Mad Libs safe for my kids?
The Mad Libs gaming app is safe for kids, so parents can feel confident letting their children play the app without supervision. The app features no ads, but there are in-app purchases are available.
The whole family will love playing this game and it’s a great opportunity to teach kids about the parts of speech as well as reading and writing.
There are no third party advertisements and the Mad Libs privacy policy states that they do not knowingly collect or use data from children under the age of thirteen.
Mad Libs is best for elementary and middle school-aged kids because the game requires players to have basic knowledge about parts of speech. The app has a Word Tip section that gives definitions for each of the parts of speech for younger users.
If parents are concerned about their children making in-app purchases, they should have a conversation with their kids about spending expectations prior to downloading this app or should make purchases password protected in their settings.
Parents should know that this app is well reviewed in both app stores but does come with a few user complaints. Users have complained about some glitches and freezing within the app as well as the small number of free stories.
All in all, parents do not have much to worry about when it comes to the Mad Libs app as this app is a great and fun way for kids to learn.
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