Gratuitous Tank Battles
LumiScore
out of 100
Appropriate for most ages 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
52/100
Growth Value
- Problem Solving
- Strategic Thinking
- Critical Thinking
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
This game is excellent for developing strategic thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills. Encourage your child to experiment with unit designs and map layouts, and discuss the different strategies they employ. Be mindful of the competitive online challenges and discuss good sportsmanship.
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
No information about female characters or dialogue is provided in the game description.
Parent Pro-Tip
Fosters strategic thinking, creativity, problem-solving, and adaptability. The customization options provide a rich environment for imaginative play and engineering-like design.
What your child develops
Gratuitous Tank Battles offers deep strategic thinking, problem-solving, and creative expression through its custom unit and map design features. Players can develop critical thinking skills by analyzing complex battle scenarios and adapting their strategies. The game's adaptive AI and online challenge system provide endless variety and opportunities for learning and transfer of skills.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
Gratuitous Tank Battles (GTB) is a unique hybrid of tower-defense, strategy, simulation and RTS. Set in an alternate history timeline where World War I never ends, you are the commander of allied forces fighting right up to the year 2114, where Mechs and lasers are used alongside tanks and rifles.