Football Manager 2020
LumiScore
out of 100
Appropriate for ages 6+ with parental supervision
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
61/100
Growth Value
- Problem Solving
- Strategic Thinking
- Critical Thinking
Risk
MODERATE
Engagement Patterns
Some engagement mechanics worth discussing.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Encourage your child to discuss their strategies and decisions in the game. This can help them articulate their thought processes and transfer the strategic thinking skills learned in the game to real-world situations.
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
Game does not feature narrative or character interactions relevant to the Bechdel test.
Parent Pro-Tip
This practice can reinforce critical thinking, communication, and planning abilities, making the abstract management concepts more concrete and applicable.
What your child develops
Football Manager 2020 offers a deep and engaging simulation experience that significantly enhances cognitive skills such as strategic thinking, problem-solving, critical analysis, and long-term planning. Players manage complex systems, requiring high levels of memory, attention, and mathematical understanding. The dynamic nature of the game also fosters creativity and adaptive challenge, as players must constantly adjust to new situations and develop innovative solutions.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
Pre-Purchase Offer About the GameSave the talk for the touchline and walk down the tunnel to a living, breathing football world with you at the very heart of it – this is a world where your opinion matters! Talkers talk – but managers make things happen, and ours a special breed.