Beanie Babies 2.0

From FAS Virtual Worlds Almanac

Beanie Babies 2.0
Developer(s)	TY
URL	http://www.beaniebabies20.com
Software license	Proprietary
Engine	Flash
Status	Active
Platform	Web Browser
Year released	2008

Use and Demographics
Primary use(s)	Community, Gaming
Target Audience(s)	Children

Features
User-generated content	No
Private spaces	Yes

Graphical and Content Features
Physics-based	No
Complex 3-D, such as a realistic human body	No
Scripting for objects	No

Communication
Text Chat	Yes
Private Messages	Yes
Can block users in text chat	Yes
E-mail Integration	No
Voice Chat	No

Management and Privacy
Moderators	Yes
Age Restrictions	Yes
Age Verification	Yes
Communication Filtering	Yes

Beanie Babies 2.0 is a commercial virtual world that is based on a series of stuffed dolls of the same name. Dolls, which can be purchased online or at various retail outlets, have a unique identifier that is entered into the world's user interface. Once a user has entered the ID of a doll, it appears in the virtual world and the user is able to play with it in many ways, including with other humans. It is similar to and intended to compete with Webkinz.

Contents 1 External Links 2 In the News 3 Scholarly Research 4 =Games 5 Communication

External Links

In the News

Scholarly Research

=Games

With multiple dolls registered, games become available to the user.

Communication

Two modes of chat, basic and freestyle. In basic chat, a user can only select from pre-selected phrases. In freestyle, users can create their own messages, which are filtered for content. Numbers, place names, and inappropriate phrases are removed from user messages automatically. Parental permission is required for freestyle chat.