13+

Realm of Alters

Item: Realm of Alters
Rating: 54
Author: LumiKin

Ember Entertainment|2020StrategyCardIndie

iOS PC macOS

LumiScore

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 7+ with parental supervision

Up to90min/day

Growth

43/100

Developing

Growth Value

Risk

29/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: $0–$10/mo

Parent Pro-Tip

Realm of Alters can be a mentally stimulating game that encourages strategic thinking and problem-solving. It's a good idea to discuss spending limits with your child regarding in-game purchases. Encourage your child to take breaks between play sessions to avoid over-engagement.

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Benefits

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5

Strategic Thinking5/5

Critical Thinking5/5

Adaptive Challenge5/5

Memory & Attention3/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.

Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.

Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.

Overall Benefit Score (BDS)43/100

What your child develops

Realm of Alters is a strategic card game that heavily engages cognitive skills such as problem-solving, strategic thinking, and critical thinking. Players will constantly adapt to new challenges and learn through trial and error in deck building and in-game decision making. The game's depth and variety of cards promote creativity in developing unique strategies.

Risks

Dopamine ManipulationVariable rewards, streaks, FOMO events, near-miss mechanics, and other design patterns that exploit reward psychology.MODERATE

Variable rewards, streaks, FOMO events, and other engagement mechanics

Monetization PressureIn-app purchases, pay-to-win mechanics, virtual currency obfuscation, spending prompts, and ad pressure.LOW

In-app purchases, pay-to-win elements, and spending prompts

Social RiskSocial obligations, competitive toxicity, stranger interaction, social comparison, and privacy concerns.LOW

Social obligation, competitive toxicity, stranger interaction

Content (not in risk score)Violence, language, sexual content, and other age-related content factors. Shown separately — does not affect the time recommendation.LOW

Violence, language, and other content factors — context depends on age

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

Flags

In-app purchases

What to watch for

The game incorporates several dopamine manipulation techniques, such as variable rewards for progress and frequent card acquisition, which can encourage extended play. While it has natural stopping points at the end of each battle, the desire to continuously improve one's deck and climb the ranks can lead to prolonged engagement. Monetization exists through microtransactions for cards, potentially influencing game progression.

Detected Tactics

✓ No manipulative tactics detected

Full Scores

Scored today · Methodology v1.1 · 49-dim rubric · Last updated today

BDS — Benefit Score

Cognitive ×0.50 + Social ×0.30 + Motor ×0.20

43/100

RIS — Risk Score

Dopamine ×0.45 + Monetization ×0.30 + Social ×0.25