How We Review and Approve Games on Coolmath Games

Safety and fun are at the core of all of our games. We value gameplay that is not only entertaining, but also safe for anyone to play. Each title encourages logical thinking and a high level of problem-solving, without the need for features such as violence and profanity. To learn more about how we review and approve our games, continue below.

Approved Game Criteria

Every single game is reviewed by the Coolmath Games staff before it goes up onto our website. Everyone on the games team has years of experience in the gaming industry, as well as a college degree toward the subject. If a game is deemed violent, unsafe, or overall inappropriate for our audience, it will be dismissed as a candidate. We take these guidelines seriously, it is the backbone of the Coolmath Games brand.

What deems a game inappropriate can vary widely from website to website. For us, we have a few key core factors that raise immediate red flags. Read on to learn some of the characteristics that we look for during our vetting process.

Messaging Players

For a game to be deemed acceptable, there needs to be a guarantee that players can’t be contacted by users who could potentially be trying to seek out dangerous personal information. In most cases, our solution is to not have any chat feature whatsoever.

On occasion, we’ll have a multiplayer game such as 8 Ball Pool where we offer a limited chat feature. However, it is important to note that players can’t actually type custom messages. Instead, they can only use pre-made phrases and emojis that are reviewed by our team for appropriateness. This allows for safe communication from player to player.

Game Genres

We accept a wide variety of game genres, so long as they meet our safety standards. From math games, to escape games, to clicker games, learning can come from many different corners of the gaming world. However, there are some categories that will never be allowed on Coolmath Games. Genres such as shooter games and violent games are not allowed due to the inappropriate nature of the content. Games on Coolmath are selected to encourage strategy and critical thinking in a way that is inclusive to all.

Appropriate Content

On top of the violence that we mentioned, there are a few other traits that can be deemed as inappropriate content for a game. For example, games that offer in-app of in-game purchases aren’t allowed. The goal of Coolmath Games has never been to sell to players, it’s to provide a safe space where people can play games and learn useful skills at the same time.

Safety and Personal Information

Rightfully so, personal information has become the forefront of concern for many people online. Data is taken more seriously than ever nowadays, and we try our best to accommodate to this.

No Login Required

Players can enjoy any of the games on our website without creating an account. We do not collect emails or personal data, keeping gameplay private and secure.

If you want to play on Coolmath Games without creating an account, that is totally fine. You will be able to do pretty much anything you want, the only exception is that you won’t be able to save your progress from one device to another.

If you do decide to make an account, we aim to provide you with as noninvasive of a process as possible. There are no emails or phone numbers required. All you need to do is give us a Login and Password of your choosing and boom! You’re all set up, no additional hoops to jump through.

No Friends Lists

As we mentioned before, there are no chat logs available on Coolmath Games. Sticking with this premise, there are also no friends lists where users can have direct contact with other players. This is just an extra step to ensure that all multiplayer interactions are safe from further contact.

Advertising Standards and Monitoring

While there are ads on Coolmath Games (we have to keep the lights on somehow after all), we take precautions to keep the experience safe for the user.

No Popup Ads

Advertisements are kept separate from gameplay to prevent interference in the gameplay. While there will be the occasional interstitial ad, you will never be playing a level of something like Fireboy and Watergirl and have a popup ad appear out of nowhere.

Safe Advertising Content

Inappropriate advertisement categories are strictly off limits at Coolmath Games. We follow a set of best practices and use blocks and filters to make sure users have a high quality experience that makes Coolmath Games a safe place to play games without worry of unsavory content.

Accessibility Requirements

One core philosophy of Coolmath Games is that anyone should be able to play games. Our website meets the WCAG 2.2 Level AA standards, with some Level AAA criteria included to enhance the experience for users with disabilities.

Readable User Interface

Our website and game pages are regularly updated to maintain quality, accessibility, and ease of use for all audiences. The goal is to have an intuitive website that even desktop gaming novices have an easy time navigating.

Educationally Aimed

Thoughtful gameplay can be a bit of a rarity nowadays, with many violent games of little substance taking over the desktop gaming sphere. By providing a space where you can play educational games for free, we give a community for players to engage their mind without the need for expensive consoles or gaming subscriptions.

Why Coolmath Games is Trustworthy

To recap, let’s go over the Coolmath Games reviewing process and why users can trust us. We’re not just a desktop gaming site full of fun games, we’re a thoughtful company that really seeks to provide a meaningful yet fun experience.

Reviewed Games

Every single one of the thousands of games we have is vetted for safety, accessibility, and quality, to make sure it has that ‘Coolmath-y’ feel to it. The people that are vetting these games have college degrees in their field, as well as years of experience. 

Limited Personal Information

Accounts are optional and require no email addresses or phone numbers, making sure that you can play Coolmath Games in a private and safe environment.

High Safety Requirements

No need to worry about strangers contacting you! Chat logs, friends lists, and unmoderated messaging are all highly off-limits.

Accessibility Focused

Regular updates maintain high-quality and accessible games and website features. We also adhere to WCAG 2.2 Level AA standards and some Level AAA criteria as well.

Educationally Rich

Games encourage valuable real-world skills such as strategy, critical thinking, and problem-solving in a meaningful and safe manner.