Is TSTO appropriate for a 9 year old?
I wouldn't let anyone under the age of 11 or 12 play it...some of the content and jokes are a bit too mature for a 9 year old but not so much for an 11 or 12 year old.
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I think it really depends on individual maturity level. Some nine year olds probably shouldn't play tapped out. Not that it would be traumatizing or anything, but certain things might upset them, particularly Halloween events and such. Most nine year olds would probably be fine, but it does depend. Sounds like your niece probably wouldn't be upset by such things, though.
Much of the more adult content I can think of is tied to premium characters (Otto, Dr Nick, Princess Kashmir) so if that's a strong concern, it's easy to keep out of her game by simply not buying her donuts. Yes, there's a free stripper as well, so I know that's something to think about.
One thing to consider is that this might actually be a good way to start a dialogue with her about important life issues if it makes her curious. Maybe she'll ask about strippers if she gets that far, and her parents can tell her that some women do this for a living, and discuss life choices and so on. Just a thought. Probably a better way to go than her stumbling across it on some dark corner of the internet in a year or two.
Much of the more adult content I can think of is tied to premium characters (Otto, Dr Nick, Princess Kashmir) so if that's a strong concern, it's easy to keep out of her game by simply not buying her donuts. Yes, there's a free stripper as well, so I know that's something to think about.
One thing to consider is that this might actually be a good way to start a dialogue with her about important life issues if it makes her curious. Maybe she'll ask about strippers if she gets that far, and her parents can tell her that some women do this for a living, and discuss life choices and so on. Just a thought. Probably a better way to go than her stumbling across it on some dark corner of the internet in a year or two.
