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Metacritic 77

Rock of Ages 2: Bigger & Boulder

ACE Team|2017ActionStrategyRacing

LumiScore

62

out of 100

Appropriate for most ages with parental supervision

120+ min/day recommended

Scored 3 days ago · Methodology v1.0 · 49-dim rubric · Last updated 1 week ago

Score breakdown

Benefits: higher is better. Risks: lower is better. Values highlighted when <30 or >70.

Growth

46/100

Growth Value

  • Strategic Thinking
  • Teamwork
  • Problem Solving

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

This game is a fun and quirky action-strategy experience that can be enjoyed with friends. Its lack of microtransactions and stranger chat makes it a safer choice. Encourage cooperative play in 2v2 modes to build teamwork skills.

Top Skills Developed

Strategic Thinking5/5
Teamwork5/5
Problem Solving3/5
Spatial Awareness3/5
Critical Thinking3/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
50
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
40
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
45
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)46/100

Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.

Gender balance
1/3
Ethnic diversity
1/3

Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.N/A — no named characters

Game focuses on inanimate objects (rocks) and historical/artistic figures, not primarily on human character interactions. Unclear if two named female characters speak to each other about something other than a man.

Parent Pro-Tip

Promotes strategic thinking, problem-solving, and hand-eye coordination. The multiplayer fosters teamwork and communication. The humorous and artistic themes can spark interest in history and art.

What your child develops

Rock of Ages 2: Bigger & Boulder offers a unique blend of action, strategy, and humor, encouraging strategic thinking, problem-solving, and hand-eye coordination. Its 2v2 multiplayer mode fosters teamwork and communication, making it an engaging experience for playing with friends.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~2hReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

The greatest “giant rocks rolling through historical/artistic ages” tower defense game is back with Rock of Ages 2: Bigger & Boulder. Just like the title says, Bigger &Boulder cranks up the surrealism and gameplay to be, well… BIGGER AND BOULDER.