by Amber Hilton

Created on: September 07, 2008

I don't know how I'd get through the workday without my Pogo! This popular site offers a wide variety of fun and challenging games with new games are added regularly. Whether you are a serious gamer or just looking to pass the time, Pogo is positively addicting. And best of all it's free!

Players can choose from puzzle games, word games, card games, board games, casino games or arcade & sport themed games. You can even download games straight to your computer so that you can play anytime. There are so many games, in fact, that it can be difficult to keep track. Thankfully, Pogo offers a convenient feature that allows you to save all of your favorite games for easy access. You can customize your favorite's list at any time, so if you tire of one game you can remove it and add something new.

If you're not sure what to try, Pogo's homepage also lists the most popular games in each category so you know what's gotten other Pogo players' attention. It also displays how many people are currently playing and what the Jackpot is.

That's right. I said Jackpot! Not only are Pogo games free, but they also actually offer chances to win big money as well. Pogo players earn tokens by playing games, which can then be exchanged for entries into drawings to win cash and other prizes. However, some games also offer a Jackpot prize, which ranges from around $100 to nearly $5,000! Jackpot spins are awarded for exceptional play, which awards more tokens or if you're really lucky, the Jackpot prize. That said, if you're looking to make money, Pogo.com probably isn't the place to go.

I actually stumbled upon Pogo.com when I was looking for ways to earn some extra cash on the Internet. Because the games were so addicting, it wasn't hard to quickly save up 200,000 tokens. I turned them into a drawing, but didn't win. I saved up more and entered again, and so on, but was always unsuccessful. Some of the players have millions of tokens, so you know its nearly impossible to win a drawing and with the number of players on Pogo at any given time, winning the Jackpot isn't too likely either. So if you're looking to make some money online, stick to Helium. However, if you're just looking for a good time, Pogo is definitely the place to be.

Another great aspect of this online gaming site is the new friends you will make. You can chat with other players and even save players to your friends list. Who says video games have to be isolating? With Pogo, gaming can be a social experience. However, if you're not looking to make any new friends, talking to other players definitely isn't mandatory and its easy to ignore this aspect of the site.

If you become really obsessed with Pogo, you can become a member of Club Pogo. With the Club, there are more excusive games and no annoying ad interruptions, but this comes at a cost. Right now they are advertising a one-year membership for $29.99, but they do run specials and trial memberships.

If you haven't experienced Pogo yet, then its high time you started. Check it out now I promise you won't be disappointed!

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