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⋆Solitaire⋆

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⋆Solitaire⋆

Reviewed: 05 Jun 2026

iOS

WePlay Technologies · 2016

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

48 /100

Automated review
06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 32 · R 7
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

32

Risk (RIS)

7

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

10+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.52
B2Social-emotional
0.00
B3Motor
0.30

Solitaire offers significant cognitive benefits, particularly in problem-solving, strategic thinking, and critical thinking as players plan moves and anticipate outcomes. It also enhances spatial awareness and memory, especially in 'Draw 3' modes. The game provides a gentle, adaptive challenge through daily puzzles, encouraging persistence and logical deduction. Its simple interface and clear objectives make it accessible and engaging for a wide audience.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.10
R2Monetization
0.04
R3Social risk
0.06

While generally low-risk, the game's 'daily challenges' and 'top records' could introduce mild compulsion-loop design through variable rewards and social comparison, potentially encouraging more frequent play. As a free mobile game, it likely includes ad pressure, which can be disruptive. However, the absence of microtransactions, loot boxes, and social chat significantly mitigates financial and social risks.

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 · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·GDPR-K — Assessed: meets criteria·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. 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.

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Parents ask…

Is ⋆Solitaire⋆ safe for kids?

Ludograph gives ⋆Solitaire⋆ a rating of 48/100. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

How long should kids play ⋆Solitaire⋆?

Our session recommendation for ⋆Solitaire⋆ 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 ⋆Solitaire⋆?

While generally low-risk, the game's 'daily challenges' and 'top records' could introduce mild compulsion-loop design through variable rewards and social comparison, potentially encouraging more frequent play. As a free mobile game, it likely includes ad pressure, which can be disruptive. However, the absence of microtransactions, loot boxes, and social chat significantly mitigates financial and s