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ClusterPuck 99

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ClusterPuck 99

Reviewed: 21 May 2026

Xbox One · Nintendo Switch · PC · Linux · macOS

PHL Collective · 2015

Ludograph rating

B

Good

64 /100

06010030BenefitLow riskB 48 · R 3
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

48

Risk (RIS)

3

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

7+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.34
B2Social-emotional
0.60
B3Motor
0.65

ClusterPuck 99 offers fast-paced, competitive local multiplayer fun, fostering communication and positive social interaction among friends. It sharpens hand-eye coordination, reaction time, and spatial awareness through dynamic gameplay on varied maps.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.11

While generally low-risk, the competitive nature and 'smack talk' can lead to minor social friction or competitive toxicity. The game has minimal content risks with cartoonish violence and mild language.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.33
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.33
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 ClusterPuck 99 safe for kids?

Ludograph gives ClusterPuck 99 a rating of 64/100, recommended for ages 7 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is ClusterPuck 99 appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 7+ for ClusterPuck 99, 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 ClusterPuck 99?

Our session recommendation for ClusterPuck 99 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 ClusterPuck 99?

While generally low-risk, the competitive nature and 'smack talk' can lead to minor social friction or competitive toxicity. The game has minimal content risks with cartoonish violence and mild language.