LumiKin
Metacritic 81

NHL 20

Electronic Arts|2019Sports

LumiScore

55

out of 100

Appropriate for most ages 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

43/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Spatial Awareness
  • Strategic Thinking

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage your child to focus on sportsmanship and teamwork when playing online. Discuss the importance of managing emotions during competitive play.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving3/5
Spatial Awareness3/5
Strategic Thinking3/5
Critical Thinking3/5
Adaptive Challenge3/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
40
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
47
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
45
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)43/100

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
1/3
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 sports simulation game focused on male ice hockey players.

Parent Pro-Tip

This will help them develop positive social skills and emotional regulation, transferring these lessons to real-world interactions.

What your child develops

NHL 20 offers engaging strategic and motor skill development through its realistic ice hockey simulation. Players can develop teamwork and emotional regulation in online multiplayer modes.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreeReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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About this game

In NHL® 20, your favorite NHL stars now look and feel more authentic with new Signature Shots and over 45 new shot types that make every attack a threat. A new broadcast package celebrates your biggest plays as you take on all-new game modes, including the new winner-take-all Eliminator mode where you play solo or team up with friends to take down the competition.