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Skate It

Review · Simulation · Nintendo DS · Wii · iOS

Skate It

Reviewed: 02 May 2026

Nintendo DS · Wii · iOS

2008

Ludograph rating

B

Good

61 /100

Skate It is a simulation game that fosters spatial awareness and creativity through open-ended skateboarding gameplay.

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The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

45

Risk (RIS)

5

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

6+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.58
B2Social-emotional
0.00
B3Motor
0.80

Skate It encourages spatial awareness and creativity through its open-ended skateboarding gameplay. Players can experiment with different tricks and lines, developing their understanding of physics and timing. The game also provides a good workout for hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills, especially on the Wii with its motion controls.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.10
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

Skate It presents minimal risks. Its single-player focus and lack of online interaction prevent social risks. The content is clean, with no violence, sexual themes, or harsh language. The game's structure allows for natural stopping points, reducing the risk of excessive play.

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 Skate It safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Skate It a rating of 61/100. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

How long should kids play Skate It?

Our session recommendation for Skate It 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 Skate It?

Skate It presents minimal risks. Its single-player focus and lack of online interaction prevent social risks. The content is clean, with no violence, sexual themes, or harsh language. The game's structure allows for natural stopping points, reducing the risk of excessive play.