Multiple devices - 1 Apple ID, time for another ID?

Hi
As a family we currently only use 1 Apple ID - this is the ID on the computer that has Itunes on, any icloud stuff and then we use it on 4 devices belonging to each of us. This was I can keep track of what the children are doing plus we share all the same apps, only have to buy them once etc
Just today I've realised that this can cause issue in some things, the children wanted to go on dragonvale at the same time but one of them would get kicked out of theirs if the other one was on it - i can only assume that for one of the children to have their own version of dragonvale etc is for her to have her own Apple ID? But can I still link her device/purhcases through our 'family'# ID as well
Have been trying to read up on it but I cant make much sense!
I dont really use icloud, i just sync them all to itunes once a fortnight or so

No. iDevices are single user devices. You cannot have two users with two IDs using the same device. Either they use one Apple ID or you buy one their own device.
Yes, Family Sharing will do that now.
Family Sharing and Apple IDs for kids
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A Guide to Family Sharing - iCloud - Apple Developer
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