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Metacritic 8110+

Ghost Master

Sick Puppies|2003ActionStrategySimulation

LumiScore

58/ 100
GOOD
60 min/day recommended

Growth

59/100

Growth Value

  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving

Risk

MODERATE

Engagement Patterns

Some engagement mechanics worth discussing.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: $0–$15/mo

Parent Pro-Tip

Set a '3 matches then break' rule before starting play

Top Skills Developed

Teamwork5/5
Communication5/5
Problem Solving4/5
Spatial Awareness4/5
Strategic Thinking4/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
58
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
67
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
50
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)59/100

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.N/A — no named characters

Asymmetric multiplayer game without a traditional narrative or character dialogue to assess.

Parent Pro-Tip

This structure harnesses the game's natural match-based stopping points (each lasting 10-20 minutes) while preventing the 'just one more' cycle common in competitive multiplayer games. It gives your child predictable boundaries, allows them to honor commitments to teammates for complete matches, and creates opportunities to check in about their experience - whether they're feeling frustrated by competition, enjoying the teamwork, or finding the horror elements too intense. The break is a chance to decompress emotionally and assess whether to continue playing.

What your child develops

Ghost Master excels in fostering genuine teamwork and communication through asymmetric competitive gameplay. The 1v5 Classic mode and 8v2 Werewolf mode require constant strategic coordination, information sharing, and role-based cooperation. Players must solve spatial problems navigating maps, make strategic decisions about prop usage and character abilities, and adapt to unpredictable opponent behavior. The five-element character system (gold, water, wood, fire, soil) encourages understanding different roles and playstyles. The deduction mechanics in Werewolf mode develop critical thinking as players analyze behavior patterns and share information to identify hidden threats. Hand-eye coordination and reaction time are moderately challenged through chase sequences and precise prop deployment timing.

Base: UnknownMonthly: $0–$15/moPlaytime: ~1hReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

Classic mode The traditional 1V5 asymmetric competition mode. Players can choose Psychic Detectives, cooperate with other 4 teammates, use the skills of different characters and the props in the map to disperse the Residful Spirits in different maps; You can also choose Resentful Spirits and combine your powerful skills with a portable trickery to chase 5 Psychic Detectives to death, gain the souls of all agents, and win the game.