The Travels of Wiglington and Wenks Virtual World is an exciting online virtual world for kids aged 7 to 14.
Adapted from a popular children story book series written by John Bittleston and developed by Aldric Chang and Chee Yong – current founders of iPhone app developer Swag Soft, The Travels of Wiglington and Wenks contains loads of fun and exciting games and adventures that promote the spirit of traveling and getting to know the world.
About the Virtual World
In the developers’ own words, “The Travels of Wiglington and Wenks promises an experience in which players would be able to travel to factual and mysterious places around the world, travel through time and space, meet famous people from the past, play dozens of enriching and fun games, make new friends and party with them, buy exotic islands, build culture-inspired houses, wear clothes from different countries, explore secret locations, solve mysteries and puzzles and become a legendary traveler!”
The virtual world is structured in such a way where kids must help famous people from the past regain their memories by hunting for items related to them and bringing them back to the characters. Through this, the kids learn not only about famous historical people, but also great inventions and the world.
Parents can look forward to an educational and safe site for their children where they would be learning about history, geography, landmarks, famous people, inventions, animals and more. And for the children, they can expect hours and hours of discovery and exploration fun.
What’s Good
Some of the features players can experience in the game are the ability to build culture inspired houses, getting to own islands, throw parties, perform a range of cool actions, own various pets, wear clothes from different countries, meet famous people from the past and present and visit famous landmarks around the world.
The selling points of Wiglington and Wenks is the excellent artwork, level of interactivity, strong knowledge coverage, original background storyline and the promotion of history, geography, famous people, famous landmarks, inventions, culture, general knowledge, wildlife preservation and environmental issues. The virtual world features famous historical characters like Beethoven, Einstein, Edison, Wright Brothers, Abraham Lincoln, Emperor Qin, Gandhi, Darwin just to name a few. The players are given the task of looking for items related to these famous historica characters so that they can recover their memories.
Wiglington and Wenks showcases real world countries like USA, China, Australia, Singapore, UK, Romania, Brazil, Africa, Bermuda Triangle and also imaginary locations like Mars, a Pirates’ Den, Mars, a Jurrasic Jungle, a Samurai Palace and more.
Wiglington and Wenks also features locations like Madgascar, Amazon Forest and the Great Barrier Reef to educate kids on environmental issues and wildlife conservation.
Players will be going about the world searching for items, in the process learning about the world and different items found in the world. This also trains their ability to be observant – much like iSpy games. As a reviewer on Common Sense Media said – “Kids cannot help but absorb historical, geographic, environmental, or cultural facts as they travel the world to help these misplaced historical figures.”
The games within the virtual world are educational and fun. Reviews given by kids usually say that Wiglington and Wenks teaches them a lot about history without them feeling bored.
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What’s Bad
Due to the extensive graphics, loading and gameplay can be a bit slow at times.
As with all other virtual worlds for kids, Wiglington and Wenks has its fair share of rude players. Fortunately, it is possible to shut them out with a mute button or get a moderator to boot them if they become too rowdy.
Target Demography: 7-14 year olds
Many parents and grandparents were found playing in the virtual world with their children and grandchildren.
Graphics: A+
Beautifully illustrated 2D representations of world locations.
Educational Value: A-
Kids get to learn about the world, historical characters, great inventions, the environment and more. Disney called the virtual world ‘the perfect blend between education and entertainment’
Entertainment Value: A
Kids have loads of fun hunting for hidden objects around the virtual world and interacting with friends they make online.
Price:
During the time it was in operation, Wiglington and Wenks charged US$5.99 monthly for a premium membership which allowed assess to more locations, features and virtual items.
Note - Unfortunately, as of 1 December 2011, The Travels of Wiglington and Wenks Virtual World has shut down indefinitely due to heavy server costs and insufficient income. The owners are currently looking for investors or partners to revive the virtual world. At its peak, it was considered one of the best virtual worlds built for kids by many kid players and parents due to its well-balanced fun and educational factors.
Looks fun.I’m gonna try it out
top game,
Wiglington and Wenks was the best virtual world of its time, the staff touched many people’s hearts including mine. Its very sad and unfortunate that it closed.
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this game looks fun,is it?
well idk so imma try it out and ill tell u guys if its fun or not
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looks like a great game, I will try it out
AWESOME yall should play roblox too its just like this!
actually for me hello kitty online is way
better u get to have magic and u get to visit lands like tokyo and london and u get to have wings and more cool stuff its like heaven on earth
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hmmm i think gaiaonline.com is better
WW = Greatest, most fun, most wonderful game
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Agreed With Vilius, WW Definitely Is The Best.
WW is the best virtual world ever