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Qball PC v.1.0.0 (Windows, MacOS, Linux)

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Qball PC v.1.0.0 (Windows, MacOS, Linux)

Reviewed: 22 Apr 2026

PC · macOS · Linux

GIM ent · 2020

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

45 /100

Automated review

Qball PC is a challenging platformer that develops spatial awareness, hand-eye coordination, and problem-solving skills through engaging gameplay.

06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 30 · R 7
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

30

Risk (RIS)

7

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

–

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.38
B2Social-emotional
0.00
B3Motor
0.55

Qball is a challenging platformer that can significantly develop a child's spatial awareness, hand-eye coordination, and problem-solving skills. Navigating the 'cubey world' and collecting all coins requires careful planning and precise motor control.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.13
R2Monetization
0.04
R3Social risk
0.00

The game presents minimal risks. Its single-player nature and lack of monetization or social features mean there are no concerns regarding social pressure, competitive toxicity, or predatory spending. The primary 'risk' might be frustration due to the game's described difficulty.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.00
R4.4Substance References
0.00
R4.5Fear / Horror
0.00

Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.

Regulatory design checks · DSA — Not yet assessed·GDPR-K — Not yet assessed·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.
  • GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.
  • 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 Qball PC v.1.0.0 (Windows, MacOS, Linux) safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Qball PC v.1.0.0 (Windows, MacOS, Linux) a rating of 45/100. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

How long should kids play Qball PC v.1.0.0 (Windows, MacOS, Linux)?

Our session recommendation for Qball PC v.1.0.0 (Windows, MacOS, Linux) 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 Qball PC v.1.0.0 (Windows, MacOS, Linux)?

The game presents minimal risks. Its single-player nature and lack of monetization or social features mean there are no concerns regarding social pressure, competitive toxicity, or predatory spending. The primary 'risk' might be frustration due to the game's described difficulty.