LEGO The Hobbit
LumiScore
out of 100
Appropriate for most ages with parental supervision
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Score breakdown
Developmental benefits
Design risk factors
Additional dimensions
Benefits: higher is better. Risks: lower is better. Values highlighted when <30 or >70.
Growth
50/100
Growth Value
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Parent Pro-Tip
Encourage your child to play LEGO The Hobbit in cooperative mode with a friend or family member to maximize the social and teamwork benefits. Discuss the story elements and the characters' motivations to enhance empathy and understanding.
Top Skills Developed
Development Areas
RepresentationHow 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.— Fails the test
Based on The Hobbit, which features very few female characters, and their interactions are primarily about male characters or the quest led by male characters.
What your child develops
LEGO The Hobbit offers engaging problem-solving through its character-switching mechanics and environmental puzzles. The cooperative multiplayer fosters teamwork and communication, allowing players to enjoy the adventure together. The narrative, adapted from a classic fantasy story, can also encourage empathy and ethical reasoning as players follow the quest to reclaim the Lonely Mountain.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
LEGO The Hobbit is another installment in the LEGO series of games adapted from popular movie franchises. It is based on the first two films in Peter Jackson's The Hobbit film trilogy, that was, in turn, adapted from John R.