Review · Card · PlayStation 2 · PSP · Xbox 360
World Series of Poker: Tournament of Champions
Reviewed: 04 Jun 2026
PlayStation 2 · PSP · Xbox 360 · PC · Wii
Left Field Productions · 2006
Ludograph rating
Growth (BDS)
34
Risk (RIS)
8
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
13+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.58 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.10 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.10 | |
World Series of Poker: Tournament of Champions offers a challenging and engaging poker simulation that hones strategic thinking, critical analysis, and emotional regulation. Players learn to manage risk, calculate odds, and adapt to changing game conditions, skills that can be valuable beyond the game. The story-driven progression provides a clear goal and sense of accomplishment.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.17 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
While the game itself does not employ manipulative design mechanics or monetization, the inherent nature of poker involves variable rewards and the risk of loss, which can be mildly engaging. However, these are not amplified by the game's design. There are no social risks or problematic content.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 0.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.00 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.00 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.00 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.00 | |
| R4.6 | Simulated Gambling | 0.67 | |
Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.
Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·GDPR-K — Assessed: meets criteria·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.: 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.