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! That Bastard Is Trying To Steal Our Gold !

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! That Bastard Is Trying To Steal Our Gold !

Reviewed: 17 May 2026

PC · Linux

WTFOMGames · 2014

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

51 /100

06010030BenefitLow riskB 34 · R 0
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

34

Risk (RIS)

0

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

7+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.54
B2Social-emotional
0.00
B3Motor
0.35

This puzzle-platformer game challenges players with problem-solving and strategic thinking as they navigate dungeons to steal gold. It offers engaging gameplay that can enhance spatial awareness, critical thinking, and learning transfer skills.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.00

The game's title contains mild language, and the theme of 'stealing gold' might raise questions about ethical reasoning, though it's presented in a lighthearted puzzle context. There are no significant compulsion-loop design, monetization, or social risks.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.33
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.67
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 ! That Bastard Is Trying To Steal Our Gold ! safe for kids?

Ludograph gives ! That Bastard Is Trying To Steal Our Gold ! a rating of 51/100, recommended for ages 7 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is ! That Bastard Is Trying To Steal Our Gold ! appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 7+ for ! That Bastard Is Trying To Steal Our Gold !, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play ! That Bastard Is Trying To Steal Our Gold !?

Our session recommendation for ! That Bastard Is Trying To Steal Our Gold ! 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 ! That Bastard Is Trying To Steal Our Gold !?

The game's title contains mild language, and the theme of 'stealing gold' might raise questions about ethical reasoning, though it's presented in a lighthearted puzzle context. There are no significant compulsion-loop design, monetization, or social risks.