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The Club

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The Club

Reviewed: 23 May 2026

Xbox 360 · PC

Bizarre Creations · 2008

Ludograph rating

C

Mixed

47 /100

06010030BenefitLow riskB 32 · R 13
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

32

Risk (RIS)

13

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.36
B2Social-emotional
0.03
B3Motor
0.65

The Club offers intense, fast-paced action that significantly develops hand-eye coordination, reaction time, and fine motor skills. Players will also engage in spatial awareness and strategic thinking as they navigate destructive environments and optimize their score accumulation. The competitive multiplayer modes can foster skill improvement and a drive for mastery.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.07
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.39

The game features a high level of violence, depicting a 'blood-bath' and 'killers motivated by greed and bloodlust,' earning an M-rating. Its 'cut-throat' online multiplayer and leaderboards can lead to competitive toxicity and social comparison. While there are no manipulative monetization or compulsion-loop mechanics, the intense competitive environment and online interaction with strangers (despite no chat) pose social risks.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
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-KNot yet assessed·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.
  • 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 The Club safe for kids?

Ludograph gives The Club a rating of 47/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It delivers genuine benefits but carries design risks that deserve a close look.

What age is The Club appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for The Club, based on benefits, risks, and content review.

How long should kids play The Club?

We don't publish a daily session budget for The Club: its design-risk score sits in our highest band, where limiting time alone doesn't address the risks. For children we suggest choosing an alternative instead.

What are the main risks of The Club?

The game features a high level of violence, depicting a 'blood-bath' and 'killers motivated by greed and bloodlust,' earning an M-rating. Its 'cut-throat' online multiplayer and leaderboards can lead to competitive toxicity and social comparison. While there are no manipulative monetization or compulsion-loop mechanics, the intense competitive environment and online interaction with strangers (des