LumiKin
Metacritic 7213+

Bully: Scholarship Edition

Rockstar New England|2008ActionAdventure
PCXbox OneWiiXbox 360

LumiScore

63

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 13+ with parental supervision

Up to120min/day

Growth

49/100

Developing

Growth Value

Risk

11/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Parents should discuss the themes of bullying, social hierarchies, and consequences of actions presented in Bully: Scholarship Edition with their children. Encourage critical thinking about the protagonist's choices and the ethical dilemmas encountered.

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Benefits

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Spatial Awareness3/5
Strategic Thinking3/5
Critical Thinking3/5
Memory & Attention3/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
56
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
40
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
45
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)49/100

What your child develops

Bully: Scholarship Edition offers engaging gameplay that encourages problem-solving, strategic thinking, and navigating complex social dynamics within a school setting. Players develop critical thinking skills through mission planning and decision-making, while also improving hand-eye coordination and reaction time during action sequences.

Risks

Dopamine ManipulationVariable rewards, streaks, FOMO events, near-miss mechanics, and other design patterns that exploit reward psychology.LOW

Variable rewards, streaks, FOMO events, and other engagement mechanics

Monetization PressureIn-app purchases, pay-to-win mechanics, virtual currency obfuscation, spending prompts, and ad pressure.LOW

In-app purchases, pay-to-win elements, and spending prompts

Social RiskSocial obligations, competitive toxicity, stranger interaction, social comparison, and privacy concerns.LOW

Social obligation, competitive toxicity, stranger interaction

Content (not in risk score)Violence, language, sexual content, and other age-related content factors. Shown separately — does not affect the time recommendation.LOW

Violence, language, and other content factors — context depends on age

Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.

What to watch for

The game's themes of bullying and competitive social interactions may expose players to competitive toxicity and social comparison. While the game does not feature monetization risks or stranger chat, the content includes notable violence and implied language, which parents should consider.

Detected Tactics

✓ No manipulative tactics detected

Base: UnknownPlaytime: ~2hReviewed May 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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