Review · Adventure · iOS · PC
Cinco Paus
Reviewed: 02 May 2026
iOS · PC
Michael Brough · 2017
Ludograph rating
C
Mixed
48 /100
Cinco Paus is a puzzle game that develops critical thinking, problem-solving, and adaptive learning through cerebral engagement, but offers minimal social-emotional benefits.
Growth (BDS)
34
Risk (RIS)
20
Daily limit
90min
Age guidance
10+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.72 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.00 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.15 | |
Cinco Paus is a highly cerebral and engaging puzzle game that fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, and adaptive learning. Players must experiment and deduce the effects of various wands, leading to deep strategic engagement and a strong sense of accomplishment. The game's unique mechanics encourage creative solutions and a flexible approach to challenges.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.00 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
Due to its single-player, abstract nature, Cinco Paus offers minimal social-emotional benefits. The game also lacks diverse representation and any motor skill development beyond basic input.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 0.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.00 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.00 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.00 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / 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.