KoGaMa is an online gaming platform that allows users to play, create, and share games with other users. It is one of the largest sources of user–created online games. These include shooting, role-play, racing, adventure games, and many more. Gamers of all skill levels can find brand new games every day on KoGaMa.
It is available on Windows, Android, and any desktop browsers. The app is currently not available for download on iOS but can be played through Safari browser . Users can be exposed to KoGaMa through YouTube, as popular streamers are referencing it in their videos.
Age Restrictions
The terms and conditions of KoGaMa state that any player under the age of 18 must get parental permission to play, but there is no effective age verification.
The Google Play store rates KoGaMa as PEGI 3+.
Core Functions
- Users create profiles, which gives them access to thousands of different games. Users can also create and publish their own games, for other users to play.
- KoGaMa is an open world concept which is similar to Lego or Minecraft style graphics.
- Games can receive likes, and other users can leave comments about the game.
- Once users are friends, they can communicate with each other via a private chat function.
- KoGaMa rewards users in a points-based level system, encouraging users to create, play, and build as much as they can to garner interaction with other users.
- Once players ‘level up’ (reach a new gaming level), they receive further rewards in ‘gold’ which they can use to purchase anything within the game.
Risks
- There is no effective age verification which means children are free to interact with adults (who may pretend to be younger) through chat functions.
- Accounts cannot be made private so anyone can add another user and immediately make use of private chat functions.
- KoGaMa has many opportunities to spend money on in-app purchases and actively encourages players to do so.
Safety Settings
- Users can report other users and games.
Top Tips
- Users should only accept friend requests from people who they know in real life.
- Young people should be engaged in conversations on how to keep safe online and make sure they know who to talk to if someone makes them feel uncomfortable.
- Discuss responsible spending for games and platforms.
- Make sure children and young people how to report games and users on KoGaMa.