LumiKin
Metacritic 816+

EA SPORTS Active

2009Sports

LumiScore

63

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 6+ with parental supervision

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

48/100

Growth Value

  • Adaptive Challenge
  • Teamwork
  • Positive Social

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage your child to use EA SPORTS Active as a fun and interactive way to stay physically active. Participate with them in the cooperative mode to foster shared fitness goals and positive social interaction. Utilize the customizable workouts to match their fitness level and interests, and celebrate their progress through the in-game journal.

Top Skills Developed

Adaptive Challenge5/5
Teamwork5/5
Positive Social5/5
Hand-Eye Coordination5/5
Physical Activity5/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
38
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
43
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
80
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)48/100

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 narrative or characters to evaluate.

Parent Pro-Tip

This game is an excellent tool for promoting physical health, motor skills, and cooperative play. Its structured workouts and progress tracking can instill healthy habits and a sense of achievement without the common risks associated with many video games.

What your child develops

EA SPORTS Active promotes physical fitness through engaging, customizable workouts. It encourages spatial awareness, memory, and adaptive learning through its varied routines and progressive challenges. The cooperative mode fosters teamwork and positive social interaction, making fitness a shared and enjoyable experience. Its motion-controlled gameplay provides significant physical activity, hand-eye coordination, and reaction time benefits.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreeReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

Revolutionize your workout regimen with EA SPORTS Active, the ultimate interactive fitness program that’s designed for you. Get fit with a holistic approach to fitness that combines nutrition and lifestyle factors, with a variety of activities, all from the convenience of your living room.