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Archaeology - Sand Japanese
Reviewed: 21 Jun 2026
Linux · macOS · PC
ArchaeologyGames · 2024
Ludograph rating
Growth (BDS)
24
Risk (RIS)
7
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
–
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.28 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.00 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.50 | |
Archaeology - Sand Japanese is a hidden object game that encourages careful observation, attention to detail, and fine motor skills as players meticulously uncover artifacts. The game's focus on discovery and achievement, through points and leaderboards, can provide a sense of accomplishment.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.07 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.17 | |
While generally low-risk, the game's leaderboard feature could introduce mild competitive pressure and social comparison. The core gameplay loop, while engaging, does not appear to incorporate manipulative compulsion-loop mechanics or monetization pressures.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 0.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.00 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.00 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.00 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.00 | |
Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.
Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·GDPR-K — Assessed: meets criteria·ODDS — Assessed: 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.