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Shadowverse CCG

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Shadowverse CCG

Reviewed: 19 May 2026

PC · macOS · Android · iOS

Cygames · 2016

Ludograph rating

D

Caution

42 /100

Automated review
06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 40 · R 55
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

40

Risk (RIS)

55

Daily limit

30min

Age guidance

9+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.70
B2Social-emotional
0.07
B3Motor
0.15

Shadowverse CCG offers a rich strategic experience with deep critical thinking and problem-solving challenges through its innovative card mechanics and diverse character classes. Players can engage in competitive play or explore a fully voiced story mode, fostering learning transfer and adaptive challenge.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.73
R2Monetization
0.46
R3Social risk
0.33

The game incorporates significant compulsion-loop design through variable rewards from card packs and an infinite play loop, encouraging escalating commitment. Monetization risks are present with microtransactions that can lead to a 'pay-to-win' dynamic and prompts for spending. While direct stranger chat is absent, competitive play and social comparison elements could impact identity and self-worth.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.33
R4.2Sexual Content
0.33
R4.3Language
0.33
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 — Not yet assessed·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: 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.
  • 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.

Avg playtime~3 hReviewedMay 2026Report a data error →How scores are calculated →

Parents ask…

Is Shadowverse CCG safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Shadowverse CCG a rating of 42/100, recommended for ages 9 and up. There are notable risks worth knowing before letting kids play.

What age is Shadowverse CCG appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 9+ for Shadowverse CCG, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play Shadowverse CCG?

Our session recommendation for Shadowverse CCG is up to 30 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 Shadowverse CCG?

The game incorporates significant compulsion-loop design through variable rewards from card packs and an infinite play loop, encouraging escalating commitment. Monetization risks are present with microtransactions that can lead to a 'pay-to-win' dynamic and prompts for spending. While direct stranger chat is absent, competitive play and social comparison elements could impact identity and self-wor