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Metacritic 81

Order of Battle: World War II

The Artistocrats|2015StrategySimulation

LumiScore?Our 0–100 score for how developmentally beneficial and low-risk this game is for children. Higher is better.

63/ 100
GOOD
90 min/day recommended

Growth

52/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Spatial Awareness
  • Strategic Thinking

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: $0–$20/mo

Parent Pro-Tip

This game is a complex historical wargame best suited for older children and teens interested in strategy and military history. Its turn-based nature allows for flexible play sessions. Parents should be aware of the game's historical perspective, particularly regarding the German forces in WWII, and discuss the broader historical context with their children. The game includes microtransactions for additional content.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Spatial Awareness5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Adaptive Challenge5/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
84
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
27
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
10
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)52/100

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
1/3

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

The game is a historical wargame focused on military strategy and unit management, not character-driven narrative. The Bechdel test is not applicable.

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourages strategic thinking, problem-solving, and historical learning. Flexible play sessions due to turn-based design.

What your child develops

Order of Battle: World War II is a deep and engaging turn-based strategy game that challenges players with complex tactical decisions, resource management, and historical scenarios. It fosters strategic thinking, problem-solving, and spatial awareness through its hex-based gameplay and intricate supply system. The game offers extensive replayability with its scenario editor and multiplayer options, allowing for both competitive and cooperative play.

Base: UnknownMonthly: $0–$20/moPlaytime: ~2hReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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About this game

Just Updated Blitzkrieg, the new DLC for Order of Battle: World War II, is OUT! In this new DLC you take command of the German armed forces for the first time!