EA SPORTS NHL 18
LumiScore
out of 100
Great for most ages — low engagement risks
Scored 3 days ago · Methodology v1.0 · 49-dim rubric · Last updated 1 week ago
Score breakdown
Developmental benefits
Design risk factors
Additional dimensions
Benefits: higher is better. Risks: lower is better. Values highlighted when <30 or >70.
Growth
68/100
Growth Value
- Problem Solving
- Spatial Awareness
- Strategic Thinking
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Encourage your child to play NHL 18 with friends, either cooperatively or competitively, to maximize social benefits. Discuss strategies and sportsmanship to enhance critical thinking and emotional regulation. Monitor screen time, as competitive games can be engaging, but the game does offer natural stopping points.
Top Skills Developed
Development Areas
Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.
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
Not applicable to a sports simulation game focused on male professional hockey.
Parent Pro-Tip
Playing NHL 18 can help improve your child's hand-eye coordination, strategic planning, and quick decision-making skills. The multiplayer options provide opportunities for teamwork, communication, and healthy competition in a social setting.
What your child develops
EA SPORTS NHL 18 offers significant benefits in cognitive and motor skill development, particularly in strategic thinking, spatial awareness, hand-eye coordination, and reaction time. Its strong emphasis on multiplayer modes, both local and online, fosters teamwork, communication, and positive social interaction among friends.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
EA SPORTS NHL 18 introduces the thrill and creativity of today's young NHL superstars through new Creative Skill Stick gameplay controls, a brand new 3-on-3 arcade-inspired hockey experience in *NHL Threes,* and the most multiplayer options to play cooperatively or competitively with friends ever delivered in a sports videogame. New Creative Skill Stick controls let you execute the highlight-reel, jaw-dropping plays seen in the new NHL by the likes of Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews and Patrik Laine.