New Free Game Teaches Kids About Online Safety Through Play

European law enforcement agency Europol launched a free video game called Cyber Defenders on Roblox, one of the most popular gaming platforms for children. Instead of boring lectures about internet dangers, the game puts kids into interactive missions where they learn by playing. Children practice spotting fraud, protecting their personal information, and recognizing when someone online might not be who they claim to be. This game is designed for children who use Roblox, which includes millions of kids worldwide. If your children play games online, especially on Roblox, this is a free tool that can help them learn critical safety skills. The game won the 2026 European Ombudsman Award for Good Administration, recognizing it as an effective way to teach children about real online threats they might face.

Here's what you should do:

1. Search for Cyber Defenders on Roblox with your child and download it together.
2. Play through the first few missions with them. This gives you both a chance to learn and opens up conversation about online safety.
3. Ask your child what they learned after playing. Questions like "What would you do if someone online asked for your address?" help reinforce the lessons.
4. Use examples from the game to set family rules about what information is okay to share online and what should stay private. The best protection for kids online is education combined with supervision. Tools like this game make learning about digital safety engaging instead of scary. Keep conversations about online safety ongoing and casual. When kids feel comfortable talking to you about weird messages or uncomfortable situations online, they're more likely to come to you before something becomes a real problem.