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Secrets of Magic: The Book of Spells

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Secrets of Magic: The Book of Spells

Reviewed: 25 May 2026

macOS · Linux · PC

Green Sauce Games · 2016

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

49 /100

Automated review
06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 33 · R 6
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

33

Risk (RIS)

6

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

7+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.52
B2Social-emotional
0.00
B3Motor
0.35

Secrets of Magic: The Book of Spells is a charming match-3 puzzle game that offers engaging cognitive challenges. Players will develop problem-solving, strategic thinking, and spatial awareness as they navigate unique levels and learn from the ancient Book of Spells. The game's family-friendly theme and relaxing atmosphere make it an enjoyable experience for all ages.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.07
R2Monetization
0.08
R3Social risk
0.00

While generally low-risk, the game's 'evil witch' narrative could be mildly frightening for very young children. Its 'family' genre and 'adorable' aesthetic may make it particularly appealing to children, which, combined with the inherent reward loops of match-3 games, warrants mindful engagement.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.33
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.00
R4.4Substance References
0.00
R4.5Fear / Horror
0.33

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

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.
  • 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 Secrets of Magic: The Book of Spells safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Secrets of Magic: The Book of Spells a rating of 49/100, recommended for ages 7 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is Secrets of Magic: The Book of Spells appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 7+ for Secrets of Magic: The Book of Spells, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Secrets of Magic: The Book of Spells?

Our session recommendation for Secrets of Magic: The Book of Spells 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 Secrets of Magic: The Book of Spells?

While generally low-risk, the game's 'evil witch' narrative could be mildly frightening for very young children. Its 'family' genre and 'adorable' aesthetic may make it particularly appealing to children, which, combined with the inherent reward loops of match-3 games, warrants mindful engagement.