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Reigns: Game of Thrones

Review · Adventure · macOS · Nintendo Switch · Android

Reigns: Game of Thrones

Reviewed: 03 Jun 2026

macOS · Nintendo Switch · Android · PC · Linux · iOS

Devolver Digital · 2018

Ludograph rating

B

Good

58 /100

06010030BenefitLow riskB 43 · R 9
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

43

Risk (RIS)

9

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

13+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.66
B2Social-emotional
0.27
B3Motor
0.10

Reigns: Game of Thrones is a compelling strategy and decision-making game that significantly develops cognitive skills. Players are constantly engaged in problem-solving, strategic and critical thinking as they navigate complex political scenarios. The game demands strong reading comprehension and memory to understand dialogue and recall past decisions, fostering learning transfer as players adapt to different outcomes. The adaptive challenge ensures a dynamic and engaging experience.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.20
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game presents minimal risks. Content risks are mild, with some implied violence and mature themes consistent with the Game of Thrones universe, though presented in a somewhat comical style. There are no manipulative compulsion-loop mechanics, monetization pressures, or social risks due to its single-player nature and lack of microtransactions.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.67
R4.2Sexual Content
0.33
R4.3Language
0.33
R4.4Substance References
0.33
R4.5Fear / Horror
0.33

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

Regulatory design checks · DSAAssessed: meets criteria·GDPR-KAssessed: meets criteria·ODDSAssessed: 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.

Parents ask…

Is Reigns: Game of Thrones safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Reigns: Game of Thrones a rating of 58/100, recommended for ages 13 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is Reigns: Game of Thrones appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 13+ for Reigns: Game of Thrones, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Reigns: Game of Thrones?

Our session recommendation for Reigns: Game of Thrones 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 Reigns: Game of Thrones?

The game presents minimal risks. Content risks are mild, with some implied violence and mature themes consistent with the Game of Thrones universe, though presented in a somewhat comical style. There are no manipulative compulsion-loop mechanics, monetization pressures, or social risks due to its single-player nature and lack of microtransactions.