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Ministry of Broadcast

Review · Action · Nintendo Switch · macOS · PC

Ministry of Broadcast

Reviewed: 16 May 2026

Nintendo Switch · macOS · PC · iOS

Hitcents.com · 2020

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

54 /100

Automated review
06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 37 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

37

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

7+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.46
B2Social-emotional
0.17
B3Motor
0.45

Ministry of Broadcast offers a thought-provoking narrative that encourages critical thinking about societal issues like propaganda and authoritarianism. Its challenging gameplay promotes problem-solving and strategic thinking.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game features mild violence and mature themes that may not be suitable for very young children. The critical commentary on political themes might require some maturity to fully grasp.

Content (not in risk score)

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

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

Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·GDPR-K — Assessed: meets criteria·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.: 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.

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Parents ask…

Is Ministry of Broadcast safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Ministry of Broadcast 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 Ministry of Broadcast appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 7+ for Ministry of Broadcast, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Ministry of Broadcast?

Our session recommendation for Ministry of Broadcast 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 Ministry of Broadcast?

The game features mild violence and mature themes that may not be suitable for very young children. The critical commentary on political themes might require some maturity to fully grasp.