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Far Cry 4 Arcade Poker

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Far Cry 4 Arcade Poker

Reviewed: 04 Jun 2026

Android

Ubisoft

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

45 /100

Automated review
06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 33 · R 31
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

33

Risk (RIS)

31

Daily limit

60min

Age guidance

13+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.56
B2Social-emotional
0.10
B3Motor
0.10

Far Cry 4 Arcade Poker offers a blend of strategic and critical thinking, problem-solving, and mathematical reasoning through its card game mechanics. Players can also engage in light social interaction by 'hiring friends as Jokers' and potentially earn in-game cash for Far Cry 4. The game provides opportunities for memory and attention development, and the inherent variability of poker hands offers an adaptive challenge.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.60
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.17

While generally low risk, the game's core mechanic of variable rewards and infinite play can contribute to engagement manipulation. There's a minor risk of loss aversion and near-miss effects common in gambling-style games. Social comparison might occur if leaderboards are present. The ESRB T rating indicates potential for mild language and substance references, particularly related to gambling.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.33
R4.4Substance References
0.67
R4.5Fear / Horror
0.00
R4.6Simulated Gambling
0.67

Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.

Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·GDPR-K — Assessed: meets criteria·ODDS — Assessed: 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.

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Parents ask…

Is Far Cry 4 Arcade Poker safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Far Cry 4 Arcade Poker a rating of 45/100, recommended for ages 13 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is Far Cry 4 Arcade Poker appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 13+ for Far Cry 4 Arcade Poker, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Far Cry 4 Arcade Poker?

Our session recommendation for Far Cry 4 Arcade Poker is up to 60 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 Far Cry 4 Arcade Poker?

While generally low risk, the game's core mechanic of variable rewards and infinite play can contribute to engagement manipulation. There's a minor risk of loss aversion and near-miss effects common in gambling-style games. Social comparison might occur if leaderboards are present. The ESRB T rating indicates potential for mild language and substance references, particularly related to gambling.