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Duck Tails

guladam|2020Platformer

LumiScore

58

out of 100

Appropriate for most ages with parental supervision

120+ min/day recommended

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

Growth

42/100

Growth Value

  • Spatial Awareness
  • Hand-Eye Coordination
  • Reaction Time

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage your child to discuss the strategies they use to overcome obstacles and complete levels. Observe their spatial reasoning as they plan jumps and movements. Celebrate their persistence through challenging sections.

Top Skills Developed

Spatial Awareness5/5
Hand-Eye Coordination5/5
Reaction Time5/5
Problem Solving4/5
Adaptive Challenge4/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
54
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
3
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
70
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)42/100

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
1/3
Ethnic diversity
1/3

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

No significant dialogue or female characters to assess.

Parent Pro-Tip

This game is excellent for developing cognitive skills like problem-solving and spatial awareness in a low-risk environment. Its lack of monetization and social features makes it a safe and straightforward experience.

What your child develops

Duck Tails, as a platformer, offers significant cognitive benefits, particularly in spatial awareness, problem-solving, and hand-eye coordination. Players will develop strategic thinking and reaction time as they navigate challenging levels. The 'Keep it alive' theme may also introduce elements of resource management and adaptive challenge.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreeReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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About this game

Made for Ludum Dare 46 (Keep it alive)