Animal Crossing: Wild World
LumiScore
out of 100
Appropriate for ages 6+ with parental supervision
Heads up
Score breakdown
Developmental benefits
Design risk factors
Additional dimensions
Benefits: higher is better. Risks: lower is better. Values highlighted when <30 or >70.
Growth
44/100
Growth Value
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Parent Pro-Tip
Encourage your child to set daily goals, such as catching specific bugs or fish, or decorating a room, to help manage playtime. Discuss the concept of delayed gratification when saving up for larger purchases in the game.
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
Female villagers frequently converse with each other about various topics unrelated to male characters.
What your child develops
Animal Crossing: Wild World fosters creativity through home decoration and design, encourages reading and language skills through character interactions, and promotes empathy and positive social engagement with its charming village community. It offers a relaxing, low-pressure environment for exploration and personal expression.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
Get ready to start a new life! Whether you want to decorate your home, catch bugs or fish, join in on special events, or just chat with the locals, there's always plenty to do!