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Project Norma

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Project Norma

Reviewed: 12 Jun 2026

PC

Strange Project · 2023

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

56 /100

Automated review
06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 39 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

39

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

7+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.70
B2Social-emotional
0.07
B3Motor
0.10

Project Norma is a captivating 3D puzzle game that challenges players with a murder mystery, encouraging strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and reading comprehension skills. Inspired by classic detective games, it offers an engaging narrative experience.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

As a prototype, the game's content and mechanics are still under development. While currently free of manipulative design or monetization pressures, future iterations should be monitored. The murder mystery theme implies some narrative violence and suspense.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.33
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 Project Norma safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Project Norma a rating of 56/100, recommended for ages 7 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is Project Norma appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 7+ for Project Norma, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Project Norma?

Our session recommendation for Project Norma 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 Project Norma?

As a prototype, the game's content and mechanics are still under development. While currently free of manipulative design or monetization pressures, future iterations should be monitored. The murder mystery theme implies some narrative violence and suspense.