Banished
LumiScore
out of 100
Appropriate for ages 7+ with parental supervision
Heads up
Growth
53/100
Good
Growth Value
Risk
11/100
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Parent Pro-Tip
Banished is an excellent game for developing advanced strategic thinking and resource management skills. Encourage your child to discuss their plans and decisions, and to reflect on the consequences of different choices within the game. Due to its open-ended nature and continuous demands, it's advisable to set clear time limits for play sessions.
Top Skills Developed
Development Areas
What your child develops
Banished offers a deeply engaging and challenging simulation experience that fosters exceptional strategic thinking, critical decision-making, and resource management skills. Players must constantly adapt to changing environmental conditions and manage complex interdependencies within their settlement, promoting long-term planning and problem-solving. The game's emphasis on survival against odds encourages resilience and an understanding of ecological balance. The lack of explicit guidance forces players to learn through experimentation and observation, enhancing adaptive learning.
Regulatory Compliance
Tap a badge for details. Grey = not yet assessed.
About this game
You control a group of exiled travelers. They have only clothes and a cart with food.