LumiKin
Metacritic 836+

Don Bradman Cricket 17

Big Ant Studios|2016SimulationSports

LumiScore

70

out of 100

Great for most ages — low engagement risks

120+ min/day recommended

Scored 3 days ago · Methodology v1.0 · 49-dim rubric · Last updated 1 week ago

Score breakdown

Benefits: higher is better. Risks: lower is better. Values highlighted when <30 or >70.

Growth

58/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Spatial Awareness
  • Strategic Thinking

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage your child to engage with the strategic depth of the game, discussing different bowling plans or batting approaches. Celebrate the inclusion of female athletes as a positive example of representation in sports.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Spatial Awareness5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Learning Transfer5/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
76
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
17
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
75
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)58/100

Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.

Gender balance
3/3
Ethnic diversity
3/3

Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.N/A — no named characters

While female cricketers are included, the game is a sports simulation with limited narrative or dialogue, making the Bechdel test not directly applicable.

Parent Pro-Tip

This approach will not only enhance their critical thinking and strategic planning skills but also foster an appreciation for diversity and fair play in sports.

What your child develops

Don Bradman Cricket 17 offers significant cognitive benefits through its deep simulation of cricket, requiring strategic thinking, problem-solving, and spatial awareness. The precise controls also foster excellent hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and reaction time. The inclusion of female cricketers across all game modes promotes positive gender representation.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~134hReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

Don Bradman Cricket 17 brings a new revolutionary control system delivering the best batting, bowling and fielding experience by providing you an even greater level of variety and precision of play. Bat like a pro with the new helicopter, reverse sweep and scoop shots.