Block'hood
LumiScore?Our 0–100 score for how developmentally beneficial and low-risk this game is for children. Higher is better.
Growth
53/100
Growth Value
- Problem Solving
- Spatial Awareness
- Strategic Thinking
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Encourage your child to experiment with different block combinations and observe the ecological impacts of their designs. Discuss the concepts of sustainability and resource management that the game presents.
Top Skills Developed
Development Areas
Representation?How 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.— N/A — no named characters
Not applicable to a city-building simulation game without explicit characters or dialogue.
Parent Pro-Tip
This will help them develop critical thinking and systems thinking skills, understanding how different elements interact to create a thriving or struggling environment.
What your child develops
Block'hood fosters strong cognitive skills such as problem-solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, and creativity through its complex neighborhood-building and resource management mechanics. It encourages players to understand ecological principles and the symbiotic relationships within urban environments.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
Block’hood is a neighborhood-building simulator that celebrates the diversity and experimentation of cities and the unique ecosystems within them. Budding city planners will have access to 200+ building blocks to arrange and combine and to create unique neighborhoods and discover the implications of their designs.