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Selfie Poker

Reviewed: 04 Jun 2026

iOS

Denis Buslaev · 2017

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

53 /100

Automated review
06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 38 · R 11
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

38

Risk (RIS)

11

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

13+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.62
B2Social-emotional
0.03
B3Motor
0.30

Selfie Poker offers a unique blend of strategic thinking, problem-solving, and mathematical reasoning through its poker puzzle mechanics. Its design for one-handed, offline play makes it highly accessible for short, engaging mental workouts.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.13
R2Monetization
0.13
R3Social risk
0.06

While generally low-risk, the game includes video advertisements which can be removed via a premium in-app purchase. The inherent 'luck' element of poker and the desire to achieve high scores could lead to mild social comparison if players frequently share their best hands.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.00
R4.4Substance References
0.33
R4.5Fear / Horror
0.00
R4.6Simulated Gambling
0.67

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

Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·GDPR-K — Assessed: meets criteria·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. 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.

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Parents ask…

Is Selfie Poker safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Selfie Poker a rating of 53/100, recommended for ages 13 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is Selfie Poker appropriate for?

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

How long should kids play Selfie Poker?

Our session recommendation for Selfie Poker 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 Selfie Poker?

While generally low-risk, the game includes video advertisements which can be removed via a premium in-app purchase. The inherent 'luck' element of poker and the desire to achieve high scores could lead to mild social comparison if players frequently share their best hands.