LumiKin
10+

Skip-Bo Pro

Magmic|2013Board GamesCard
iOS

LumiScore

33

out of 100

Not recommended for unsupervised play

Up to120min/day

Growth

20/100

Limited

Growth Value

Risk

3/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Skip-Bo Pro is a digital adaptation of a classic card game, offering a good opportunity for strategic thinking and memory skills. The game is generally low-risk with no monetization or problematic content. Short game rounds make it easy to play in moderation.

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Benefits

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving3/5
Strategic Thinking3/5
Critical Thinking3/5
Memory & Attention3/5
Learning Transfer3/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
38
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
3
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
0
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)20/100

What your child develops

Skip-Bo Pro is a digital card game that offers a moderate level of strategic thinking and problem-solving, as players need to plan their card placements to clear their stockpile efficiently. It also requires memory and attention to track opponents' cards and adapt to changing game states. The game can help improve learning transfer by applying existing card game knowledge to a new ruleset.

Risks

Dopamine ManipulationVariable rewards, streaks, FOMO events, near-miss mechanics, and other design patterns that exploit reward psychology.LOW

Variable rewards, streaks, FOMO events, and other engagement mechanics

Monetization PressureIn-app purchases, pay-to-win mechanics, virtual currency obfuscation, spending prompts, and ad pressure.LOW

In-app purchases, pay-to-win elements, and spending prompts

Social RiskSocial obligations, competitive toxicity, stranger interaction, social comparison, and privacy concerns.LOW

Social obligation, competitive toxicity, stranger interaction

Content (not in risk score)Violence, language, sexual content, and other age-related content factors. Shown separately — does not affect the time recommendation.LOW

Violence, language, and other content factors — context depends on age

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

What to watch for

The game has minimal risks. There is a slight potential for competitive toxicity due to the competitive nature of the game, where players are trying to defeat opponents. The 'streaks' feature could subtly encourage continued play.

Detected Tactics

✓ No manipulative tactics detected

Base: UnknownReviewed May 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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