Encourage your child to play NHL 21 with friends or family to maximize social benefits. Discuss in-game purchases and set clear spending limits. Monitor online interactions to mitigate competitive toxicity. Remind them to take breaks after each game or period.

Top Skills Developed

Spatial Awareness5/5

Strategic Thinking5/5

Teamwork5/5

Hand-Eye Coordination5/5

Reaction Time5/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.

Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.

Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.

Overall Benefit Score (BDS)57/100

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

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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.— Fails the test

Game is a sports simulation primarily featuring male hockey players; unlikely to pass the Bechdel test.

Parent Pro-Tip

Playing with others can improve teamwork and communication. Setting spending limits teaches financial literacy. Monitoring online interactions ensures a safer experience. Taking breaks promotes healthy screen time habits.

What your child develops

NHL 21 offers a realistic hockey simulation that can enhance strategic thinking, spatial awareness, and hand-eye coordination. Playing with friends online or offline fosters teamwork and communication skills. The game provides a competitive outlet and can help players understand the rules and dynamics of ice hockey.

Base: UnknownMonthly: $0–$20/moReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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Parent Tips

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Try playing the first session together with your child — it's a great way to understand the game's tone and set expectations around time and spending before they play independently.

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