The patch message tells you to hold on while the program checks to see if there is anything new in Terrapina, then tells you to wait while it puts it in the right place, in a large font and simple language. The house icon takes you to your crib from anywhere in Terrapina. The world icon on the bottom right opens up your world map, which is grayed out until you've explored the area, and shows your position on it. The user interface is suitably simple for the target age group, with colorful representative icons. Sorry kiddo, the most violent thing you get to do is fire at records as they fly through the air, or hurl stars and balls at falling objects. He'd expected some WoW and EQ2-esque adventures. Much to the chagrin of my nephew the first time I fired this game up. Targeted toward children of eight and above, UB Funkey is a collections, chat and mini-games world. Once your software is installed and your game patched, off you go into the world of Terrapina. The starter pack as well as additional Funkeys can be purchased at your big-box stores such as Wal-Mart, Walgreens and Targets as well as online retailers. The UB Funkey starter pack costs about $20 and consists of UB, the software and two funkeys which give you access to a portal or two and their Funkey house. Strong magnets connect the Funkey to UB and little hands will manage to do that quite well. Your online avatar changes to that particular Funkey on the fly. The Funkey sits on UB's hollow back and contact plates on its feet transmit data to the base. In order to access the game, you require UB - the USB critter that plugs into your computer, and the smaller, more colorful Funkeys. However, unlike some other games of this genre, there is no requirement for regular log-ins, creature maintenance, items that provide limited access time, or a subscription. Similar to some other toy-web integrated games, you have to purchase a toy in order to activate a similar online avatar.

UB Funkeys is a collectible toy MMOG-light kids game made by Mattel and Arkadium.

Ub funkeys unlock a world of games