Hand of Fate
LumiScore?Our 0–100 score for how developmentally beneficial and low-risk this game is for children. Higher is better.
Growth
54/100
Growth Value
- Problem Solving
- Strategic Thinking
- Critical Thinking
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Hand of Fate is a single-player game that combines strategic card play with action combat. It's excellent for developing critical thinking and reading skills, but be aware that its 'just one more run' appeal can make it hard to put down. The combat involves fantasy violence, similar to many action RPGs.
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
The game primarily features a male Dealer and an abstract player character. There are no significant female characters with dialogue interacting with each other.
Parent Pro-Tip
Encourages strategic planning, problem-solving, and reading comprehension. Offers engaging, replayable content without monetization or social pressures.
What your child develops
Hand of Fate offers a rich blend of strategic thinking, problem-solving, and critical decision-making through its unique deck-building and rogue-like mechanics. Players engage in complex choices, manage resources, and adapt to dynamic challenges presented by the Dealer. The game's text-heavy storytelling and card descriptions also foster strong reading and language comprehension skills, while real-time combat provides moderate motor skill engagement.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
Hand of Fate is an unusual combination of various genres. It is based on mechanics typical for deck-building board games, but also features rogue-like and hack-and-slash elements.