Peck Beach - Ludum Dare 46
LumiScore?Our 0–100 score for how developmentally beneficial and low-risk this game is for children. Higher is better.
Growth
31/100
Growth Value
- Problem Solving
- Spatial Awareness
- Hand-Eye Coordination
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Play alongside your child and ask them to narrate what's happening in the story — this small jam game is a great low-pressure co-viewing opportunity with zero spending risk.
Top Skills Developed
Development Areas
Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.
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 small solo-developed Ludum Dare jam game — insufficient named characters or dialogue to meaningfully apply the Bechdel test.
Parent Pro-Tip
Encouraging your child to retell the game's story and explain their platforming choices builds reading comprehension, verbal communication, and reflective thinking — all while enjoying a completely free, ad-free experience.
What your child develops
Peck Beach is a heartfelt, hand-crafted RPG-platformer made by a solo developer during a game jam. Its blend of platforming and light RPG elements encourages spatial awareness, basic problem-solving, and reading comprehension through in-game dialogue. The platformer mechanics develop hand-eye coordination and reaction time, while the RPG elements ask players to make simple decisions and follow a narrative. Because it was made with genuine creative passion, it models the value of individual craftsmanship and perseverance.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
My Ludum Dare 46 submission! Unfortunately I missed the compo category submission limit and decided to post in the jam category anyways.