What is PlayWise?
Hi! We're a couple of moms who came together with our passion for creating engaging, safe, and educational children's games and content. We wanted to create a space to share our insight and expertise in designing games for kids.Collectively, we have decades of experience working with kids and making a whole lot of video games for kids.Now we want to share our knowledge with you!
Learn How to Evaluate the Games Your Kids Play
We are chock full of handy tips and tricks to help you assess and understand how kids games are made.As parents*, we want our children to have positive and enriching experiences on screens.So, naturally, we have loads of the same questions you do...
How can I be sure this game is safe?
Should I pay for this? Is it worth it?
All these games look the same. How do I even decide?
What is an educational game? Are my kids going to learn their letters?
Does it need to be educational? Can't these games just be for fun?
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* we recognize that parental figures come in all forms: grandparents, aunts, uncles, and caring adults
Who is PlayWise?
About Jessica
Jessica is an experienced creative leader who's spent more than 20 years in the children's media space. She's worked on hundreds of kids games, observed hundreds (maybe thousands) of kids play test games and apps. And she's worked on some beloved children's brands.
About Shoshana
After over a decade of experience working with children, Shoshana transitioned into the world of games and media, bringing her insights and passion. She has collaborated with diverse populations of kids, translating their needs and experiences into engaging content. Her work with top global brands focuses on creating fun and meaningful experiences that resonate with children everywhere.
We Can Help YOU Make Amazing Games for Kids
Do you make games for kids? Do you need insights and expertise on the digital and interactive space for kids?We can help guide you on developmentally appropriate game design, curriculum, play testing, creative, and more!
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