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Mary Le Chef - Cooking Passion

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Mary Le Chef - Cooking Passion

Reviewed: 25 May 2026

PC · macOS · Android · iOS

GameHouse · 2017

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

52 /100

06010030BenefitLow riskB 36 · R 8
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

36

Risk (RIS)

8

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

10+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.44
B2Social-emotional
0.17
B3Motor
0.45

Mary Le Chef - Cooking Passion encourages players to develop time management skills, strategic thinking, and problem-solving as they prepare dishes and manage restaurants under pressure. The game also subtly explores themes of self-discovery and pursuing one's passions.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.17
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The primary risks are related to potential over-engagement due to reward mechanics and the progression system, though these are relatively mild given the game's design without direct monetization or strong social pressures.

Content (not in risk score)

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

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

Regulatory design checks · DSAAssessed: meets criteria·GDPR-KAssessed: meets criteria·ODDSAssessed: 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.: Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
  • GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.: Estimated from review data. No privacy or child-targeting concerns found.
  • 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.

Parents ask…

Is Mary Le Chef - Cooking Passion safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Mary Le Chef - Cooking Passion a rating of 52/100. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

How long should kids play Mary Le Chef - Cooking Passion?

Our session recommendation for Mary Le Chef - Cooking Passion is up to 120 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 Mary Le Chef - Cooking Passion?

The primary risks are related to potential over-engagement due to reward mechanics and the progression system, though these are relatively mild given the game's design without direct monetization or strong social pressures.