LumiKin
Metacritic 7210+

Brawl Stars

Supercell|2018ActionArcadeCasual

LumiScore

30/ 100
AVOID
15 min/day recommended

Growth

34/100

Growth Value

  • Reaction Time
  • Problem Solving
  • Spatial Awareness

Risk

HIGH

Engagement Patterns

Notable design patterns that encourage extended play.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: $5–$50/mo💬 Stranger chat enabled

Parent Pro-Tip

Parents should actively monitor in-app purchases and establish clear spending limits to mitigate financial risks. It is advisable to discuss competitive behaviors and online interactions with children, and to encourage balanced gameplay habits to prevent excessive screen time.

Top Skills Developed

Reaction Time5/5
Problem Solving3/5
Spatial Awareness3/5
Strategic Thinking3/5
Teamwork3/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
28
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
30
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
55
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)34/100

Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.

Gender balance
2/3
Ethnic diversity
2/3

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

Brawl Stars has numerous named female characters (e.g., Jessie, Piper, Pam, Colette), but as a multiplayer battle game, these characters do not engage in direct narrative interactions or dialogue with each other within the game.

What your child develops

Brawl Stars offers opportunities for players to develop basic problem-solving and strategic thinking skills through its fast-paced, objective-based gameplay. The mobile format encourages the development of hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and quick reaction times. Team-based modes also foster rudimentary teamwork and emotional regulation within a competitive setting.

Base: $0.00Monthly: $5–$50/moReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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About this game

Fast-paced multiplayer battles from the makers of Clash of Clans, Clash Royale and Boom Beach. Battle with friends or solo across a variety of game modes in under three minutes.