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Metacritic 77

Reigns

Devolver Digital|2016AdventureRPGSimulation
AndroidLinuxmacOSPCiOS

LumiScore

58

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 7+ with parental supervision

120min/day recommended

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💸 Monthly cost: Free

Growth

41/100

Developing

Growth Value

Risk

3/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Parent Pro-Tip

Reigns offers a unique blend of historical simulation and choose-your-own-adventure storytelling. It's excellent for developing reading skills, critical thinking, and understanding the ripple effects of decisions. Due to its text-heavy nature and strategic depth, it's best suited for children who enjoy reading and engaging with complex narratives. The game has natural stopping points, making it easy to manage screen time.

Top Skills Developed

Strategic Thinking5/5
Reading & Language5/5
Adaptive Challenge5/5
Problem Solving3/5
Critical Thinking3/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
60
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
30
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
10
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)41/100

What your child develops

Reigns is a text-based decision-making game that encourages strategic thinking, critical evaluation of consequences, and reading comprehension. Players must balance various factions within their kingdom, promoting adaptive challenge and learning transfer as they navigate unpredictable events and long-term implications of their choices. The game's narrative depth and focus on cause-and-effect foster a strong sense of responsibility and can stimulate ethical reasoning.

Base: UnknownPlaytime: ~3hReviewed May 2026

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About this game

Collector's Edition About the GameSit on the throne as a benevolent (or malevolent) medieval monarch of the modern age and swipe your royal controller either left or right to impose your will upon the kingdom. Survive the seemingly never-ending gauntlet of requests from your advisors, peasants, allies, and enemies while maintaining balance between the influential factions of your kingdom.