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Bones Dice Game

Review · Family · iOS

Bones Dice Game

Reviewed: 07 May 2026

iOS

Robert Farnum · 2014

Ludograph rating

E

Avoid

26 /100

Bones Dice Game is a dice game that builds basic math skills and strategic thinking through probability, with minimal risks.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 15 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

15

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

10+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.30
B2Social-emotional
0.00
B3Motor
0.00

Bones Dice Game offers a simple, accessible way to engage in classic dice gameplay, fostering basic math skills and strategic thinking through probability. Its local multiplayer option encourages social interaction, making it a suitable choice for casual family fun.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game carries minimal risks due to its straightforward design and lack of monetization or social features. The primary risk is limited engagement due to its simplicity, which may not hold attention for extended periods.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.00
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 · DSAAssessed: meets criteria·GDPR-KAssessed: meets criteria·ODDSAssessed: 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.

Parents ask…

Is Bones Dice Game safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Bones Dice Game a rating of 26/100. Significant risks make this hard to recommend for younger players.

How long should kids play Bones Dice Game?

Our session recommendation for Bones Dice Game 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 Bones Dice Game?

The game carries minimal risks due to its straightforward design and lack of monetization or social features. The primary risk is limited engagement due to its simplicity, which may not hold attention for extended periods.