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Guinness World Records: The Videogame

Review · Action · Nintendo DS · Wii · iOS

Guinness World Records: The Videogame

By the LumiKin editors

Reviewed: 25 May 2026

Nintendo DS · Wii · iOS

TT Fusion · 2008

LumiScore

59/100

Good

Growth (BDS)

46

Risk (RIS)

16

Daily limit

90min

Age guidance

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.52
B2Social-emotional
0.13
B3Motor
0.80

Guinness World Records: The Videogame offers engaging challenges that promote hand-eye coordination, reaction time, and strategic thinking through its diverse stunt-based gameplay. It encourages positive social interaction through local competitive play with family and friends, fostering a fun environment for skill development and friendly rivalry. The game also introduces players to interesting facts about world records, enriching general knowledge.

Design risks

R1Dopamine pressure
0.23
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.22

While generally low-risk, the game's competitive nature, focused on achieving high scores and 'world record' status, could potentially lead to minor competitive toxicity or social comparison. The system of earning in-game coins to unlock new events could create a mild engagement loop, encouraging continued play to access all content.

Heads up

  • Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.

Parents ask…

Is Guinness World Records: The Videogame safe for kids?

LumiKin gives Guinness World Records: The Videogame a LumiScore of 59/100. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

How long should kids play Guinness World Records: The Videogame?

LumiKin's recommended play time for Guinness World Records: The Videogame is Up to 90 min/day, calibrated to the game's dopamine, monetization, and social-pressure profile.

What are the main risks of Guinness World Records: The Videogame?

While generally low-risk, the game's competitive nature, focused on achieving high scores and 'world record' status, could potentially lead to minor competitive toxicity or social comparison. The system of earning in-game coins to unlock new events could create a mild engagement loop, encouraging continued play to access all content.