Toca Lab - Toca Boca

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A virtual science lab where children can experiment with chemicals.

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No gambling content found in the levels played

This review of Toca Lab was completed by the Australian Council on Children and the Media (ACCM) on 28 March 2014.

About the app

This section contains details about the app provided by an ACCM Reviewer.

Name of app: Toca Lab
Developed by: Toca Boca
Platform reviewed: Apple App Store, Google Play
Cost: Paid
Gambling content advice: No gambling content found in the levels played

ACCM review

This review of Toca Lab contains the following information:

The level to which the game was reviewed

Not fully reviewed yet.

App description

This App presents a virtual science lab, with animated chemical characters to experiment with. Children are able to investigate a range of scientific objects such as heating with a Bunsen burner, using a centrifuge and freezing – with each animated (and un-named) chemical responding in different ways.

Reviewers comments

This App is open-ended and offers largely free exploration, with players choosing the tools to use in experimenting with their chemical characters. Simple animations and sounds are engaging but no set task is given and within the App children can explore 118 elements in a table similar to the periodic table. The investigations here can prompt learning of scientific process but there is limited connection to real chemical elements and the play focus is on exploration rather than on set learning tasks.

In App purchasing

N/A.

Online information

N/A.

Gambling

No gambling content was found during the review.

Advertising and product placement

N/A.

Gender stereotypes and sexual references

N/A.

Coarse language

N/A.

Game playing behaviour which may be of concern to some parents

Some parents may be concerned about the simulated use of science lab equipment such as Bunsen burners, chemicals and centrifuges. This could be an opportunity to discuss these concerns and discuss chemical safety.

Other

N/A.

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Content is age appropriate for children this age

Some content may not be appropriate for children this age. Parental guidance recommended

Content is not age appropriate for children this age

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Gambling content advice

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Simulated casino style gambling. Not suitable for minors

Contains some elements of gambling. Some content is not recommended for minors. Parental guidance recommended

No gambling content found in the levels played