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Empires & Puzzles: RPG Quest

Small Giant Games|2017RPGStrategy

LumiScore

25/ 100
AVOID
15 min/day recommended

Growth

36/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Critical Thinking

Risk

HIGH

Engagement Patterns

Notable design patterns that encourage extended play.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: $0–$100/mo

Parent Pro-Tip

Parents should set strict spending limits and monitor in-app purchases. It's also important to discuss the addictive design of the game and help children understand the difference between healthy engagement and compulsive play. Encourage breaks and enforce screen time limits.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving3/5
Strategic Thinking3/5
Critical Thinking3/5
Memory & Attention3/5
Learning Transfer3/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
44
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
17
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
45
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)36/100

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
1/3
Ethnic diversity
1/3

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

While there are female characters, there is no evidence of two named female characters interacting about something other than a male character.

Parent Pro-Tip

Parents can engage with their children by discussing their strategies in combat and base building, and asking about the different heroes they collect. This can help reinforce the strategic thinking and planning skills the game offers.

What your child develops

Empires & Puzzles offers opportunities for strategic thinking through its match-3 combat and base-building mechanics. Players must plan their moves carefully and manage resources to progress. The game also involves some learning transfer as players adapt to new heroes and enemy types.

Base: UnknownMonthly: $0–$100/moReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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About this game

Epic heroes, monsters and action await in this thrilling, tactical battle RPG! Featured by Apple!