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RoShamBo

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RoShamBo

Reviewed: 21 May 2026

macOS · PC

Blam! Games · 2016

Ludograph rating

D

Caution

43 /100

Automated review
06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 36 · R 48
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

36

Risk (RIS)

48

Daily limit

60min

Age guidance

13+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.34
B2Social-emotional
0.40
B3Motor
0.35

RoShamBo Arena offers engaging real-time competitive gameplay based on the classic rock-paper-scissors mechanic, enhanced with unique characters and special skills. Players can enjoy team fights and social features, fostering cooperation and strategic thinking. Character customization and progression provide a sense of achievement and personalization.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.37
R2Monetization
0.58
R3Social risk
0.56

The game's free-to-play model with microtransactions and 'pay-to-win' elements poses a significant risk, as players can buy gear to gain an advantage, potentially leading to unfair competition and pressure to spend. The competitive nature, combined with team fights and social comparison, may foster competitive toxicity and social obligation. The game also features variable rewards and escalating commitment mechanics designed to maximize engagement.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.67
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.

Heads up

  • Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0 – $50/mo.

Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: concerns noted·GDPR-K — Assessed: concerns noted·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.: Estimated from review data. Likely violations: monetisation that deliberately targets children; virtual currency that obscures real-money prices.
  • 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. Likely violations: profiling or targeting of children for marketing.
  • 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 RoShamBo safe for kids?

Ludograph gives RoShamBo a rating of 43/100, recommended for ages 13 and up. There are notable risks worth knowing before letting kids play.

What age is RoShamBo appropriate for?

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

How long should kids play RoShamBo?

Our session recommendation for RoShamBo is up to 60 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 RoShamBo?

The game's free-to-play model with microtransactions and 'pay-to-win' elements poses a significant risk, as players can buy gear to gain an advantage, potentially leading to unfair competition and pressure to spend. The competitive nature, combined with team fights and social comparison, may foster competitive toxicity and social obligation. The game also features variable rewards and escalating c