Game · Medium risk
Is Scribbl.io safe for your child?
Age guide
8+
We advise Scribbl.io from age 8 and up. Overall risk 5/10 (medium risk).
- 5-8
- This game is not generally recommended for this age group due to the requirement for typing and reading, and the presence of unfiltered public chat.
- 9-12
- Children in this age range can participate in the drawing and guessing rounds, but will encounter unfiltered text chat in public rooms, which may contain inappropriate language or topics.
- 13-15
- Teenagers can fully engage with the game's mechanics, including guessing complex words and drawing for others, but will be exposed to the unmoderated public chat, which can include mature content or bullying.
- 16+
- Older players will find the game a casual social activity, often playing with friends in private rooms.
This free-to-play online multiplayer drawing and guessing game involves players taking turns drawing a word while others guess what it is. It's a simple, browser-based game.
- Age guide
- 8+
- Overall risk
- 5/10
- Violence
- 1/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 5/10
- Stranger contact
- 7/10
- Addiction risk
- 6/10
- Language
- 6/10
- Influence
- 4/10
What parents should know
Scribbl.io is a free browser-based drawing and guessing game similar to Pictionary, where players take turns drawing words for others to guess. The primary concern is its completely unfiltered public text chat and the potential for inappropriate drawings, as there are no moderation tools. Playing in private, password-protected rooms with known friends is the safest option.
What to do about Scribbl.io
Free with a Parentwise account. The age-by-age verdict needs your child's age, which is why it lives behind the account.
- The age-by-age verdict
What we advise for under 8, 8-12 and 13+ - our age guide for Scribbl.io is 8+, and the answer changes with your child's age. - The one setting to change tonight
The exact Scribbl.io setting that cuts the most risk, with the steps to find it. - What to say
Word-for-word openers for talking about Scribbl.io without a row. - Red flags to watch for
The signals in Scribbl.io that mean it is time to step in.
Scribbl.io age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is Scribbl.io?
Parentwise puts Scribbl.io at 8+. We advise Scribbl.io from age 8 and up. Overall risk 5/10 (medium risk). Violence scores 1/10, language 6/10, stranger contact 7/10 and addiction risk 6/10.
Can a 10 year old play Scribbl.io?
Yes, 10 is at or above the age we advise for Scribbl.io (8+). Children in this age range can participate in the drawing and guessing rounds, but will encounter unfiltered text chat in public rooms, which may contain inappropriate language or topics.
Can a 12 year old play Scribbl.io?
Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for Scribbl.io (8+). Children in this age range can participate in the drawing and guessing rounds, but will encounter unfiltered text chat in public rooms, which may contain inappropriate language or topics.
Can a 13 year old play Scribbl.io?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Scribbl.io (8+). Teenagers can fully engage with the game's mechanics, including guessing complex words and drawing for others, but will be exposed to the unmoderated public chat, which can include mature content or bullying.
Is Scribbl.io appropriate for kids?
Scribbl.io is a free browser-based drawing and guessing game similar to Pictionary, where players take turns drawing words for others to guess. Parentwise rates Scribbl.io overall as medium risk (5/10), with stranger contact at 7/10 and addiction risk at 6/10.
Is Scribbl.io family friendly?
Scribbl.io sits in the middle: fine with settings changed and an occasional check-in. The primary concern is its completely unfiltered public text chat and the potential for inappropriate drawings, as there are no moderation tools.
Scribbl.io parents guide: what should a parent know first?
Scribbl.io is a free browser-based drawing and guessing game similar to Pictionary, where players take turns drawing words for others to guess. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (7/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (6/10).
Is Scribbl.io safe for kids?
We advise Scribbl.io from age 8 and up. Overall risk 5/10 (medium risk). The primary concern is its completely unfiltered public text chat and the potential for inappropriate drawings, as there are no moderation tools.
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