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The Expendabros

Free Lives|2014ActionIndiePlatformer
macOSPC

LumiScore

43

out of 100

Use with parental oversight — some design risks present

Up to120min/day

Growth

28/100

Limited

Growth Value

Risk

5/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

This game is a high-octane action platformer with a strong focus on combat and destruction. While the violence is cartoonish, it is constant. Supervision is recommended due to the intense action and mild language. Encourage breaks due to the fast-paced nature of the game.

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Benefits

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving3/5
Spatial Awareness3/5
Memory & Attention3/5
Learning Transfer3/5
Adaptive Challenge3/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
34
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
7
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
45
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)28/100

What your child develops

The Expendabros offers fast-paced action and challenges hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and reaction time. Players can strategize character usage and adapt to different combat situations.

Risks

Dopamine ManipulationVariable rewards, streaks, FOMO events, near-miss mechanics, and other design patterns that exploit reward psychology.LOW

Variable rewards, streaks, FOMO events, and other engagement mechanics

Monetization PressureIn-app purchases, pay-to-win mechanics, virtual currency obfuscation, spending prompts, and ad pressure.LOW

In-app purchases, pay-to-win elements, and spending prompts

Social RiskSocial obligations, competitive toxicity, stranger interaction, social comparison, and privacy concerns.LOW

Social obligation, competitive toxicity, stranger interaction

Content (not in risk score)Violence, language, sexual content, and other age-related content factors. Shown separately — does not affect the time recommendation.LOW

Violence, language, and other content factors — context depends on age

Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.

Flags

In-app purchases

What to watch for

The game contains frequent, exaggerated violence with explosions and blood, though presented in a cartoonish, over-the-top manner. There is also some mild language. The game's design encourages continuous play with variable rewards and near-miss experiences.

Detected Tactics

✓ No manipulative tactics detected

Base: UnknownPlaytime: ~1hReviewed May 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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