Gaia Online is a web based social site virtual world where players can create an avatar, play mini-games and earn gold by posting in the forums and playing games. The gold won can later be used to buy items and clothes in the shops available in the Gaia Online world. The site was founded on February 18 2003 and published by Gaia Interactive.

Characters are quite customizable, players being able to tweak features such as skin tone, hairstyles, color, gender, and clothing. Over 18 mini-games are available on the site and they are based on simple mechanics such as: pinball, blackjack, slots, jigsaw puzzles, a racing game and many others.  Also later in the game, as the player earns gold by posting on forums or by playing games, he or she can buy other items, accessories and clothes which can improve the look of their avatar. Besides personalizing an avatar, the player has the possibility of furnishing his or hers avatar’s home or even buy a car. Players can also take care of an aquarium, decorate it and feed the fish living in it.

A great feature of Gaia Online is that players can watch full length movies on the site. Each Monday new movies are added to the collection. Gaia Online offers great socialization options and entertaining casual gaming.

The industry is flooded with browser-based MMO games at the moment but Gaia Online is a breath of fresh air. Offering a perfect combination of browser gaming fun and social activities Gaia Online is a game that can appeal to gamers from all walks of life. Especially if you enjoy character customization as there are hundreds of items that players can use to make their character more unique and personalize.

Gaia Online is also home to a highly active forum community. Whether you want to chat about the latest fashion accessories for your characters, or a film you watched at the weekend, there are always hundreds of players around for a discussion

Another aspect that makes Gaia Online unique are the games themselves. Unlike other browser-based games that offer 1 simple game, Gaia Online offers a massive variety of games all fitting a different genre. Whether you enjoy fast-paced browser titles or intricate puzzles and challenges, you'll find plenty of games in Gaia Online that will make sure you've always got something new and exciting to try.