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Evolution of Trust

Review · Educational · PC

Evolution of Trust

Reviewed: 31 May 2026

PC

Nicky Case! · 2017

Ludograph rating

B

Good

66 /100

06010030BenefitLow riskB 49 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

49

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.64
B2Social-emotional
0.50
B3Motor
0.10

Evolution of Trust is an excellent educational game that uses interactive scenarios to teach players about the principles of trust, cooperation, and game theory. It fosters critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and empathy by allowing players to experiment with different strategies and observe their consequences. Its short, focused design makes it highly accessible and effective for learning.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

This game presents minimal risks. It is free, has no monetization, no social interaction, and no concerning content. Its primary 'risk' is perhaps its brevity, as players might wish for more content after completing it.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.00
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 Evolution of Trust safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Evolution of Trust a rating of 66/100. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

How long should kids play Evolution of Trust?

Our session recommendation for Evolution of Trust 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 Evolution of Trust?

This game presents minimal risks. It is free, has no monetization, no social interaction, and no concerning content. Its primary 'risk' is perhaps its brevity, as players might wish for more content after completing it.