At Hutzpa Games we want families to experience wonder together. AI-powered play can inspire creative thinking, language practice, and collaboration—but it can also raise new questions about privacy, moderation, and balance. This guide distills the best practices we recommend to every guardian who reaches out to our support team.

1. Set Up Kid-Friendly Profiles

Create a dedicated profile for each child.

Kid profiles keep chat logs private, limit data retention to gameplay stats, and default to curated playlists approved by our Trust & Safety council.

You can activate additional filters such as text-to-speech narration and simplified controls from the profile settings screen. These features not only make games more accessible but also reduce frustration for younger players.

2. Co-Create A Screen Time Plan

Healthy boundaries start with a conversation. Our downloadable Family Play Planner (PDF) helps you chart out session lengths, break reminders, and offline activities to try after finishing a quest.

  • Enable the Focus Timer to pause notifications after 45 minutes of continuous play.
  • Schedule co-op nights so kids can show what they’ve learned.
  • Encourage reflection by asking “What surprised you?” and “What would you change next time?”

3. Understand How Our AI Moderation Works

We use a blend of automated filters and human review to keep chat, voice, and generated content safe. When a player submits a new custom level or AI-generated dialogue, it goes through three checks: language screening, context review, and community rating. Inappropriate content is blocked instantly, and repeat offenders lose publishing privileges.

If your family encounters anything that slips through, you can report it directly through the pause menu or by emailing safety@hutzpagames.com. We respond to urgent safety reports within four hours.

4. Keep Privacy Front and Center

All Hutzpa titles comply with GDPR, COPPA, and local privacy regulations. We collect only the data required to operate the game and improve quality of service. Guardian dashboards show exactly what information is stored and offer one-click deletion. Two-factor authentication and device-level PINs add an extra layer of control.

5. Stay Curious Together

The most important tool is curiosity. Ask your kids to explain how an AI companion reacted to their choices, brainstorm new story arcs, or design a real-life scavenger hunt inspired by an in-game quest. These conversations reinforce digital literacy and make playtime feel like a collaborative adventure.

If you ever need more personalized advice, our support specialists are ready. Reach out via the in-app help widget or email play@hutzpagames.com. We love hearing how your family plays with hutzpa.