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World of Warships

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World of Warships

Reviewed: 03 May 2026

PC

Wargaming Group · 2015

Ludograph rating

D

Caution

37 /100

Automated review

World of Warships is a naval combat game where players develop strategic thinking and spatial awareness, but extended play sessions are a risk.

06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 39 · R 64
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

39

Risk (RIS)

64

Daily limit

30min

Age guidance

7+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.52
B2Social-emotional
0.33
B3Motor
0.45

World of Warships offers strategic and tactical challenges, requiring players to think critically about ship placement, weapon usage, and team coordination. It can enhance spatial awareness and problem-solving skills in a historical context.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.60
R2Monetization
0.25
R3Social risk
0.50

The game incorporates several compulsion-loop design techniques, such as variable rewards and infinite play loops, which can encourage extended play sessions. Monetization practices, particularly 'pay-to-win' elements, may create an uneven playing field. Competitive toxicity and social comparison are potential risks in its multiplayer environment.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.33
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.

Heads up

  • Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0 – $20/mo.

Regulatory design checks · DSA — Not yet assessed·GDPR-K — Not yet assessed·ODDS — Assessed: 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.
  • 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.

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Parents ask…

Is World of Warships safe for kids?

Ludograph gives World of Warships a rating of 37/100, recommended for ages 7 and up. There are notable risks worth knowing before letting kids play.

What age is World of Warships appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 7+ for World of Warships, based on benefits, risks, and content review. That is more lenient than ESRB T: industry ratings reflect content intensity, while ours also weighs how the game is designed to be played.

How long should kids play World of Warships?

Our session recommendation for World of Warships is up to 30 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 World of Warships?

The game incorporates several compulsion-loop design techniques, such as variable rewards and infinite play loops, which can encourage extended play sessions. Monetization practices, particularly 'pay-to-win' elements, may create an uneven playing field. Competitive toxicity and social comparison are potential risks in its multiplayer environment.