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Track and Field (itch) (Dan - Showstopping Games)

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Track and Field (itch) (Dan - Showstopping Games)

Reviewed: 02 May 2026

PC

Dan - Showstopping Games · 2018

Ludograph rating

D

Caution

40 /100

Track and Field (itch) (Dan - Showstopping Games) is a competitive sports game that hones hand-eye coordination and reaction time, but has a low Ludograph rating.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 25 · R 3
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

25

Risk (RIS)

3

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.16
B2Social-emotional
0.07
B3Motor
0.75

Track and Field (itch) offers a straightforward and engaging sports experience, focusing on core athletic challenges. It promotes hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and reaction time through its sprint and javelin events. The multiplayer sprint allows for friendly competition, fostering positive social interaction without the risks of stranger chat or manipulative design.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.11

As a competitive sports game, there's a minimal risk of competitive toxicity and social comparison, which are inherent to competitive play. However, the game lacks any significant compulsion-loop design, monetization pressures, or concerning content, making it a low-risk option.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.00
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 Track and Field (itch) (Dan - Showstopping Games) safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Track and Field (itch) (Dan - Showstopping Games) a rating of 40/100. There are notable risks worth knowing before letting kids play.

How long should kids play Track and Field (itch) (Dan - Showstopping Games)?

Our session recommendation for Track and Field (itch) (Dan - Showstopping Games) 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 Track and Field (itch) (Dan - Showstopping Games)?

As a competitive sports game, there's a minimal risk of competitive toxicity and social comparison, which are inherent to competitive play. However, the game lacks any significant compulsion-loop design, monetization pressures, or concerning content, making it a low-risk option.