SSX Tricky
LumiScore
out of 100
Appropriate for ages 6+ with parental supervision
Scored 3 days ago · Methodology v1.0 · 49-dim rubric · Last updated 1 week ago
Score breakdown
Developmental benefits
Design risk factors
Additional dimensions
Benefits: higher is better. Risks: lower is better. Values highlighted when <30 or >70.
Growth
39/100
Growth Value
- Spatial Awareness
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Fine Motor
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
SSX Tricky is a classic, high-energy snowboarding game that excels in developing motor skills and spatial awareness. Its competitive nature is generally healthy, and it lacks modern monetization pressures. It's a great choice for kids who enjoy sports and action, offering clear stopping points after each race.
Top Skills Developed
Development Areas
Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.
Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.— N/A — no named characters
Game is a sports/racing title; narrative is minimal and focused on competition, not character dialogue that would typically apply to the Bechdel test.
Parent Pro-Tip
Excellent for motor skill development (hand-eye, fine motor, reaction time), promotes spatial awareness and strategic thinking, and offers a fun, competitive experience without exploitative monetization or social risks.
What your child develops
SSX Tricky offers strong benefits in motor skill development, particularly hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and reaction time, through its fast-paced snowboarding gameplay and trick system. It also provides moderate cognitive engagement through spatial awareness, strategic thinking for course navigation, and memory for trick combos.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
SSX Tricky is a snowboarding video game, the second game in the SSX series published under the EA Sports BIG label and developed by EA Canada. The game is built on the previous SSX game.