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Bluey Let's Play! app has parents and children obsessed

One mum claimed it has helped her speech-delayed son while others had a real problem with the cost. 

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Bluey fans can look forward to another way to enjoy their favourite Aussie animation. 

Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli have quietly dropped into app stores with a new game - Bluey: Let’s Play!

While some have already discovered the interactive game, one mum had other parents frothing after posting a comment in the Bluey Mums Facebook group. 

"They have a Bluey game app on IOS. The fact that I’m gonna sit here playing it while my daughter is in bed..." she wrote. 

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Lots of interactive games for the whole family. Image: Supplied
Lots of interactive games for the whole family. Image: Supplied

Kids - and parents - love it!

The mum's post prompted a heap of other parents to chime in claiming how much they love the app. 

"Just got it for my son. He loves it," one commented. 

"My kids have been playing all day," another added. 

And another parent chimed in: "I got it for my son on his tablet, keeps him busy so I can clean."

Some parents claimed it’s great for children with learning difficulties.

"My 3-year-old is speech delayed and it’s actually super cool as a therapy tool! We’ve been playing it unlocked for a few days now and he’s really starting to tell me about what he’s making the characters all do."

And it's not a game just for kids, either. Even parents are obsessed with the interactive game. 

"I downloaded this earlier! I think I’ve played it more than my son lol," one mum laughed. 

And she wasn't alone: "Just spent 10 minutes of my life feeling like I was playing one of those old school Mickey Mouse games we’d randomly get on CDs as kids."

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All about Bluey: Let's Play!

The Bluey Let's Play! app is available to download on IOS and Android. It's teacher approved and recommended for toddlers and above, so parents can feel comfortable wasting their time away playing a game that isn't exclusively for kids. 

According to the game description, there are lots of ways to have fun with your favourite Bluey characters and includes a heap of interactive games in Bluey’s house, tap, drag and create activities, and just explore Bluey's Aussie world - for real life.  

The app can be downloaded as a monthly or yearly subscription, but not everyone was on board with the fee. 

Parents say they also love playing the Bluey Let's Play app. Image: Supplied
Parents say they also love playing the Bluey Let's Play app. Image: Supplied

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Bluey fans are torn over the subscription fee

While plenty of Bluey fans were loving the app - or keen to download it - others were not a fan of having to pay for the app and the ongoing fees as part of the subscription. 

"No way I’m paying $14.99 per month," one mum insisted. 

Another agreed: "Lovely game, the graphics are just like the show so my kids love it. However, most of the content is locked unless you pay a monthly subscription. I don't mind a one-off payment to get the extras but it's a lot per month - relying on upset kids to persuade their parents to pay the subscription isn't great."

"It's charming to see the characters interact with their environment, and the illustrations are done perfectly well. However, only two levels and two characters are available," another added. 

But fans claim it’s no different from other apps parents pay for to keep their kids entertained.

"I guess I don’t see the issue with the fact that it’s subscription? My son’s LEGO games are also subscriptions. He loves it," one insisted. 

Will you still download it? 

Originally published as Bluey Let's Play! app has parents and children obsessed

Original URL: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/lifestyle/bluey-lets-play-app-has-parents-and-children-obsessed/news-story/e8054331a15e02d185e687db36634049