Compare this game
Bomberman (2006)

Review · Action · PSP

Bomberman (2006)

Reviewed: 30 Apr 2026

PSP

Hudson Entertainment · 2006

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

50 /100

Automated review

Bomberman (2006) is an arcade puzzle game that builds problem-solving and spatial awareness through its engaging action.

06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 34 · R 6
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

34

Risk (RIS)

6

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

9+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.40
B2Social-emotional
0.17
B3Motor
0.45

Bomberman (2006) offers engaging action and puzzle gameplay that encourages problem-solving, spatial awareness, and strategic thinking. The classic mode provides nostalgic value and supports learning transfer for players familiar with the franchise. The multiplayer mode fosters teamwork and communication, especially in local ad hoc play.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.10
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.06

The game's primary risks are minimal. There's mild competitive toxicity in multiplayer and limited compulsion-loop design through variable rewards and near-miss mechanics. Violence is cartoonish and trivialized.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.33
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.00
R4.4Substance References
0.00
R4.5Fear / 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.

ReviewedApr 2026Report a data error →How scores are calculated →

Parents ask…

Is Bomberman (2006) safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Bomberman (2006) a rating of 50/100, recommended for ages 9 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is Bomberman (2006) appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 9+ for Bomberman (2006), based on benefits, risks, and content review. That is stricter than ESRB E, because our assessment weighs behavioral design risks, not just content.

How long should kids play Bomberman (2006)?

Our session recommendation for Bomberman (2006) is up to 120 minutes per day. It is derived from the game's own structure (natural stopping points, compulsion-loop design, monetization pressure, and social dynamics), not from a universal screen-time dose.

Session recommendations are design-based heuristics. Evidence linking specific daily durations to child outcomes is limited, and context matters as much as time; treat this as a starting point for household rules, not a clinical threshold.

What are the main risks of Bomberman (2006)?

The game's primary risks are minimal. There's mild competitive toxicity in multiplayer and limited compulsion-loop design through variable rewards and near-miss mechanics. Violence is cartoonish and trivialized.