Animal Crossing: New Leaf
LumiScore
out of 100
Appropriate for ages 6+ with parental supervision
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Score breakdown
Developmental benefits
Design risk factors
Additional dimensions
Benefits: higher is better. Risks: lower is better. Values highlighted when <30 or >70.
Growth
50/100
Growth Value
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Parent Pro-Tip
Encourage your child to set daily play limits and discuss their town's development. Highlight the creative aspects and the positive social interactions with villagers.
Top Skills Developed
Development Areas
RepresentationHow diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.
Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.— Passes the test
Isabelle and female villagers frequently converse about town matters, hobbies, and daily life, not solely about male characters.
What your child develops
Animal Crossing: New Leaf fosters creativity through town and home design, promotes reading and language skills through extensive dialogue, and encourages strategic thinking in managing town resources. It cultivates empathy and positive social interactions through engaging with diverse animal villagers.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
Animal Crossing: New Leaf is a life simulation video game released in 2012 for the Nintendo 3DS. The player takes on the role of mayor of a new town, and with the help of the townsfolk and Isabelle, an eager secretary, it will be their job to make the town a better place to live.