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Magic: Duels of the Planeswalkers 2015

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Magic: Duels of the Planeswalkers 2015

Reviewed: 13 May 2026

Xbox One · iOS · PC · Xbox 360 · Android

Stainless Games · 2014

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

54 /100

Automated review

Magic: Duels of the Planeswalkers 2015 is a strategic card game that builds critical thinking, problem solving, and reading comprehension with complex gameplay.

06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 46 · R 34
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

46

Risk (RIS)

34

Daily limit

60min

Age guidance

7+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.84
B2Social-emotional
0.07
B3Motor
0.10

Magic: Duels of the Planeswalkers 2015 is a highly strategic card game that fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, and reading comprehension through complex gameplay and deck building. Players can enjoy challenging opponents and building unique card collections.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.40
R2Monetization
0.33
R3Social risk
0.22

While primarily a strategic experience, the game incorporates variable rewards through booster packs, which can encourage continuous engagement. Its competitive multiplayer mode may also expose players to social comparison and interaction with strangers, which could lead to competitive toxicity.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.33
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.00
R4.4Substance References
0.00
R4.5Fear / Horror
0.33

Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.

Heads up

  • Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $10 – $50/mo.

Regulatory design checks · DSA — Not yet assessed·GDPR-K — Not yet assessed·ODDS — Assessed: meets criteria

  • DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.
  • GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.
  • ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.

These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.

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Parents ask…

Is Magic: Duels of the Planeswalkers 2015 safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Magic: Duels of the Planeswalkers 2015 a rating of 54/100, recommended for ages 7 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is Magic: Duels of the Planeswalkers 2015 appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 7+ for Magic: Duels of the Planeswalkers 2015, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Magic: Duels of the Planeswalkers 2015?

Our session recommendation for Magic: Duels of the Planeswalkers 2015 is up to 60 minutes per day. It is derived from the game's own structure (natural stopping points, compulsion-loop design, monetization pressure, and social dynamics), not from a universal screen-time dose.

Session recommendations are design-based heuristics. Evidence linking specific daily durations to child outcomes is limited, and context matters as much as time; treat this as a starting point for household rules, not a clinical threshold.

What are the main risks of Magic: Duels of the Planeswalkers 2015?

While primarily a strategic experience, the game incorporates variable rewards through booster packs, which can encourage continuous engagement. Its competitive multiplayer mode may also expose players to social comparison and interaction with strangers, which could lead to competitive toxicity.