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Metacritic 7713+

Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013

Stainless Games|2012Strategy

LumiScore

60

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 13+ with parental supervision

90 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

52/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Critical Thinking

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

This game is an excellent choice for developing advanced strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. Its lack of microtransactions and stranger chat makes it a safer online environment. Encourage your child to focus on the intellectual challenge and deck-building creativity. Discuss strategies and outcomes to reinforce learning. Be mindful of potential competitive frustration and help them manage wins and losses gracefully.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Memory & Attention5/5
Reading & Language5/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
86
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
20
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
15
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)52/100

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 digital card game.

Parent Pro-Tip

Develops advanced strategic thinking, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Fosters creativity through deck building. Enhances memory and mathematical reasoning. Safe online environment with no predatory monetization or stranger chat.

What your child develops

Magic: The Gathering - Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013 is a highly strategic digital card game that significantly develops cognitive skills such as problem-solving, strategic thinking, critical thinking, and memory. Players engage in complex decision-making, deck construction, and mathematical calculations, fostering intellectual growth. The game also offers opportunities for emotional regulation through competitive play and provides a structured learning environment for new players.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~8hReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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About this game

Special EditionThe Magic: The Gathering –Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013 Special Edition includes: Magic: The Gathering – Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013 Full Game Magic 2013 Official Soundtrack Wallpapers: 5 wallpapers; in multiple sizes. 2nd Path of the Planeswalkers Graphic novel .