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Nine Parchments

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Nine Parchments

Reviewed: 12 May 2026

Nintendo Switch · Xbox One · PC · PlayStation 4

Frozenbyte · 2017

Ludograph rating

A

Recommended

70 /100

Automated review

Nine Parchments is an action RPG that develops teamwork and hand-eye coordination through cooperative action, with some fantasy violence.

06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 56 · R 6
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

56

Risk (RIS)

6

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

13+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.48
B2Social-emotional
0.63
B3Motor
0.65

Nine Parchments offers engaging co-operative action, fostering teamwork and communication skills. Players develop strategic thinking and hand-eye coordination while mastering a diverse spell arsenal. The game's progression system encourages learning and adaptation in a vibrant fantasy world.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.10
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.06

While generally low-risk, Nine Parchments features moderate fantasy violence and some mild fantasy-themed fear elements. There are minimal design mechanics intended to manipulate engagement or spending, making it a relatively straightforward gaming experience.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.67
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.00
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 Nine Parchments safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Nine Parchments a rating of 70/100, recommended for ages 13 and up. It scores well on developmental benefits with manageable risks.

What age is Nine Parchments appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 13+ for Nine Parchments, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Nine Parchments?

Our session recommendation for Nine Parchments 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 Nine Parchments?

While generally low-risk, Nine Parchments features moderate fantasy violence and some mild fantasy-themed fear elements. There are minimal design mechanics intended to manipulate engagement or spending, making it a relatively straightforward gaming experience.