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Giant Boulder of Death

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Giant Boulder of Death

Reviewed: 08 May 2026

iOS · Android

[adult swim] · 2013

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

53 /100

Giant Boulder of Death is an arcade action game that hones spatial awareness, hand-eye coordination, and reaction time, with competitive leaderboards.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 38 · R 12
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

38

Risk (RIS)

12

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.48
B2Social-emotional
0.03
B3Motor
0.65

Giant Boulder of Death offers engaging arcade action that hones spatial awareness, reaction time, and strategic thinking as players navigate treacherous mountainsides. The game's goal-oriented structure encourages problem-solving and attention, while the fast-paced gameplay provides a fun challenge for motor skills.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.20
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.11

While generally low-risk, the game's competitive leaderboards and 'dominate friends' feature could foster mild social comparison. The core gameplay involves cartoonish destruction of objects and characters, which is rated E10+ for mild fantasy violence.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.67
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 Giant Boulder of Death safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Giant Boulder of Death a rating of 53/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is Giant Boulder of Death appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for Giant Boulder of Death, based on benefits, risks, and content review. That is stricter than ESRB E10+, because our assessment weighs behavioral design risks, not just content.

How long should kids play Giant Boulder of Death?

We don't publish a daily session budget for Giant Boulder of Death: its design-risk score sits in our highest band, where limiting time alone doesn't address the risks. For children we suggest choosing an alternative instead.

What are the main risks of Giant Boulder of Death?

While generally low-risk, the game's competitive leaderboards and 'dominate friends' feature could foster mild social comparison. The core gameplay involves cartoonish destruction of objects and characters, which is rated E10+ for mild fantasy violence.