The Ship: Murder Party
LumiScore
out of 100
Appropriate for most ages with parental supervision
Scored 4 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
53/100
Growth Value
- Problem Solving
- Spatial Awareness
- Strategic Thinking
Risk
MODERATE
Engagement Patterns
Some engagement mechanics worth discussing.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Parents should be aware of the mature theme of murder and the competitive nature of the multiplayer. Discuss the ethical implications of the game's premise and monitor for any signs of competitive toxicity. The game does offer strong cognitive challenges, but these are set within a violent context.
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
Not enough information in the description to determine if two female characters talk to each other about something other than a man.
Parent Pro-Tip
Encourages strategic thinking, problem-solving, spatial awareness, and quick reflexes.
What your child develops
The game strongly encourages strategic thinking, problem-solving, and spatial awareness as players must plan murders, evade hunters, and navigate the ship. It also demands quick reaction times and hand-eye coordination in its first-person shooter mechanics.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
The Ship: Murder Party is a first-person shooter video game made with Valve Corporation Source engine. The first playable concept of The Ship was released as a modification for well-known and famous video game Half-Life 2.