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4FOURTHS

Review · Arcade · PC

4FOURTHS

Reviewed: 12 May 2026

PC

Mikengreg Games

Ludograph rating

D

Caution

42 /100

4FOURTHS is a fast-paced arcade game that enhances memory and attention, but can encourage extended play through variable rewards.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 27 · R 6
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

27

Risk (RIS)

6

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.34
B2Social-emotional
0.00
B3Motor
0.50

4FOURTHS is a fast-paced arcade game that primarily develops memory, attention, hand-eye coordination, and reaction time. Players must quickly recall patterns and react to visual cues.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.13
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game incorporates mild compulsion-loop design through variable rewards and near-miss experiences, which could encourage extended play. However, without monetization or social features, the risks are limited.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.00
R4.4Substance References
0.00
R4.5Fear / Horror
0.00

Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.

Regulatory design checks · DSAAssessed: meets criteria·GDPR-KAssessed: meets criteria·ODDSAssessed: meets criteria

  • DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
  • GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.: Estimated from review data. No privacy or child-targeting concerns found.
  • ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.

These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.

Parents ask…

Is 4FOURTHS safe for kids?

Ludograph gives 4FOURTHS a rating of 42/100. There are notable risks worth knowing before letting kids play.

How long should kids play 4FOURTHS?

Our session recommendation for 4FOURTHS is up to 120 minutes per day. It is derived from the game's own structure (natural stopping points, compulsion-loop design, monetization pressure, and social dynamics), not from a universal screen-time dose.

Session recommendations are design-based heuristics. Evidence linking specific daily durations to child outcomes is limited, and context matters as much as time; treat this as a starting point for household rules, not a clinical threshold.

What are the main risks of 4FOURTHS?

The game incorporates mild compulsion-loop design through variable rewards and near-miss experiences, which could encourage extended play. However, without monetization or social features, the risks are limited.