Braid
LumiScore
Growth
47/100
Growth Value
- Problem Solving
- Strategic Thinking
- Critical Thinking
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Encourage discussion about the game's unique time mechanics and puzzle solutions. While it's a solo experience, parents can engage by observing and helping to reason through challenges, fostering shared problem-solving without needing direct co-play.
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.— Fails the test
The game description only mentions one female character, 'the princess', and does not indicate the presence of a second named female character with whom she could interact.
What your child develops
Braid is an excellent game for developing problem-solving and strategic thinking skills due to its intricate time manipulation puzzles. Players will also enhance their critical thinking and learning transfer abilities as they adapt to new mechanics across different worlds. The game encourages focus and attention to detail.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
Braid is a traditional platform game with puzzle solving. The story follows the main character Tim on his way through twisted 2D levels.