LumiKin
10+

Skylanders Battlecast

Activision|2016StrategyCard
iOS

LumiScore

45

out of 100

Use with parental oversight — some design risks present

Up to120min/day

Growth

30/100

Limited

Growth Value

Risk

9/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

This game can be a good way for children to develop strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. Encourage them to experiment with different card combinations and analyze their opponents' moves. Due to competitive elements, discuss good sportsmanship and healthy attitudes towards winning and losing.

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Benefits

Top Skills Developed

Strategic Thinking5/5
Problem Solving3/5
Critical Thinking3/5
Memory & Attention3/5
Creativity3/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
54
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
0
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
15
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)30/100

What your child develops

Skylanders Battlecast is a card-based strategy game that promotes strategic thinking, problem-solving, and memory through deck building and tactical combat. Players must devise unique strategies and adapt to different enemy types to succeed.

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 incorporates some dopamine manipulation mechanics such as variable rewards from collecting cards and daily quests, which could encourage extended play sessions. Competitive online play may also introduce some competitive toxicity.

Detected Tactics

✓ No manipulative tactics detected

Base: UnknownReviewed May 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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