SimCity
LumiScore
out of 100
Appropriate for ages 10+ with parental supervision
Heads up
Growth
47/100
Developing
Growth Value
Risk
9/100
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Parent Pro-Tip
Encourage your child to experiment with different city layouts and policies, and discuss the outcomes. Ask them about the challenges they face and how they decide to solve them. You can also prompt them to research real-world urban planning concepts to compare with the game's mechanics.
Top Skills Developed
Development Areas
What your child develops
SimCity offers extensive opportunities for strategic thinking, problem-solving, and creativity as players design and manage their own cities. It fosters understanding of complex systems, resource management, and the interconnectedness of urban elements. Players can experiment with different approaches to city planning and observe the consequences of their decisions.
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About this game
SimCity is an open-ended city-building video game series originally designed by Will Wright. The first game in the series, SimCity, was published by Maxis in 1989.