Machinarium
LumiScore
Growth
42/100
Growth Value
- Problem Solving
- Spatial Awareness
- Strategic Thinking
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Encourage your child to describe their thought process while solving puzzles, fostering communication and deeper analytical skills. Celebrate successes and remind them that persistence is key when facing challenges.
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 named female character, Berta, and therefore cannot meet the criterion of having at least two named female characters.
What your child develops
Machinarium fosters significant cognitive development through intricate puzzles that demand critical thinking, problem-solving, and spatial awareness. Players enhance strategic thinking by planning actions and interpreting visual cues to advance the narrative, promoting strong learning transfer.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
In the city of robots Machinarium, a gang called "Black Cap Brotherhood" is dominating. At first, it all started with the usual hooligan antics, beginning with a slingshot and ending with the theft of the gramophone.