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Solitaire King

Review · Card · iOS

Solitaire King

Reviewed: 05 Jun 2026

iOS

WildCard Classics · 2009

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

51 /100

06010030BenefitLow riskB 36 · R 10
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

36

Risk (RIS)

10

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

10+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.58
B2Social-emotional
0.03
B3Motor
0.30

Solitaire King offers a wide variety of classic card games that significantly enhance cognitive skills such as problem-solving, strategic thinking, and critical thinking. Its diverse game types and achievement system provide engaging mental exercise and opportunities for learning transfer between variants.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.10
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.22

Solitaire King presents very low risks. While leaderboards could subtly encourage social comparison and a mild sense of competitive obligation, the game completely lacks manipulative monetization, social interaction with strangers, or problematic content. Its design prioritizes player engagement through skill rather than manipulative tactics.

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 Solitaire King safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Solitaire King a rating of 51/100. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

How long should kids play Solitaire King?

Our session recommendation for Solitaire King 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 King?

Solitaire King presents very low risks. While leaderboards could subtly encourage social comparison and a mild sense of competitive obligation, the game completely lacks manipulative monetization, social interaction with strangers, or problematic content. Its design prioritizes player engagement through skill rather than manipulative tactics.