Project Highrise
LumiScore
out of 100
Appropriate for most ages with parental supervision
Scored 3 days ago · Methodology v1.0 · 49-dim rubric · Last updated 1 week ago
Score breakdown
Developmental benefits
Design risk factors
Additional dimensions
Benefits: higher is better. Risks: lower is better. Values highlighted when <30 or >70.
Growth
48/100
Growth Value
- Problem Solving
- Spatial Awareness
- Strategic Thinking
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Encourage your child to articulate their skyscraper design choices and the strategies they use to manage their building's economy and tenant happiness. Discuss the trade-offs between maximizing profit and ensuring tenant well-being. This game is an excellent tool for developing planning, financial literacy, and systems thinking.
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
Not applicable to a simulation game without significant character dialogue or plot.
Parent Pro-Tip
Develops strategic planning, financial literacy, systems thinking, and ethical reasoning in a low-stakes environment.
What your child develops
Project Highrise offers a deep and engaging simulation experience that significantly develops strategic thinking, problem-solving, and spatial reasoning skills. Players must meticulously plan and manage complex systems, balancing finances with the diverse needs of their tenants. The game fosters creativity in design and provides ample opportunities for learning and adapting to new challenges.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
OUT NOW! Just Updated - 13th Apr if you’re not ready to “double down” on the Las Vegas expansion, quite a bit of new content has been added to the base game in version 1.