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What Parents and Carers Need to Know about Rec Room
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What Parents and Carers Need to Know about Rec Room
Published 24th March 2021
A free online safety guide on Rec Room.
Rec Room is a social hangout game, where users meet up with friends to explore and create rooms, each containing a different experience. One room might be a game of laser tag or dodgeball, while another could be a parkour course or virtual boxing. Available on iOS devices, PlayStation, Xbox, Oculus and PC/Mac, Rec Room is kidSAFE COPPA Certified and carries an age rating of 9+. Nonetheless, parents and carers should remain mindful that gaming online with strangers always carries a potential risk.
In the guide, you'll find tips on avoiding potential risks such as online bullying, questionable connections and sexual content.
This is part of our Gaming, Online Bullying, Online Platforms & Online Relationships Categories.
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