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Metacritic 756+

GRID (2019)

Codemasters|2019ActionSportsRacing

LumiScore

56

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 6+ with parental supervision

60 min/day recommended

Scored 3 days ago · Methodology v1.0 · 49-dim rubric · Last updated 1 week ago

Score breakdown

Benefits: higher is better. Risks: lower is better. Values highlighted when <30 or >70.

Growth

48/100

Growth Value

  • Spatial Awareness
  • Hand-Eye Coordination
  • Reaction Time

Risk

MODERATE

Engagement Patterns

Some engagement mechanics worth discussing.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

GRID (2019) is a high-quality racing game that excels in developing motor skills and quick decision-making. It's a great choice for children interested in cars and competition, offering a safe environment without microtransactions or direct social interaction with strangers. Encourage your child to take breaks between races or after completing a championship to balance screen time.

Top Skills Developed

Spatial Awareness5/5
Hand-Eye Coordination5/5
Reaction Time5/5
Memory & Attention4/5
Adaptive Challenge4/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
50
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
33
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
65
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)48/100

Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.

Gender balance
2/3
Ethnic diversity
2/3

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

Not applicable to a racing game focused on cars and competition.

Parent Pro-Tip

This game is excellent for improving hand-eye coordination, reaction time, and spatial reasoning. It also encourages strategic thinking and problem-solving within a competitive, yet safe, framework.

What your child develops

GRID (2019) offers an engaging and skill-based racing experience that significantly develops hand-eye coordination, reaction time, and spatial awareness. Players will also engage in strategic thinking to manage races and adapt to dynamic challenges, fostering problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment. The game's team-based elements, even with AI, can introduce basic teamwork and emotional regulation.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~1hReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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About this game

Take your place in the GRID World Series and fight in thrilling wheel-to-wheel battles with the most iconic and desirable race cars – current and classic, from GT through Touring and Muscle to Stock and Super Modifieds – and in some of the world’s most iconic locations. GRID captures every moment of the race, from the adrenaline rush of lights-out to the elation at the chequered flag – and in-between, it’s all action too.