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Scalak

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Scalak

Reviewed: 17 May 2026

macOS · Linux · Android · PC · iOS

Hamster On Coke Games · 2018

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

46 /100

06010030BenefitLow riskB 30 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

30

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.48
B2Social-emotional
0.00
B3Motor
0.30

Scalak is a relaxing and engaging puzzle game that significantly develops cognitive skills such as problem-solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, and critical thinking. Its 'ever evolving game flow' ensures continuous learning and adaptation, providing a sense of accomplishment without pressure.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

Scalak presents virtually no risks. It lacks any manipulative compulsion-loop mechanics, monetization pressures, social risks, or concerning content. Its design promotes relaxation and cognitive engagement without any exploitative elements.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.00
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.

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 Scalak safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Scalak a rating of 46/100. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

How long should kids play Scalak?

Our session recommendation for Scalak 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 Scalak?

Scalak presents virtually no risks. It lacks any manipulative compulsion-loop mechanics, monetization pressures, social risks, or concerning content. Its design promotes relaxation and cognitive engagement without any exploitative elements.