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Plants vs. Zombies 2: It's About Time

Electronic Arts|2013AdventureStrategyArcade

LumiScore

59/ 100
GOOD
90 min/day recommended

Growth

50/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Adaptive Challenge

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Monitor screen time to prevent over-engagement with variable rewards and daily events. Ensure children understand that optional in-game purchases are not necessary for enjoyment or progress.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Adaptive Challenge5/5
Critical Thinking4/5
Learning Transfer4/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
70
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
20
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
45
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)50/100

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.N/A — no named characters

The game features no named characters.

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage discussion about strategic choices: 'Why did you choose that plant there?' or 'What's your plan for this wave of zombies?' This can help children articulate their critical thinking processes.

What your child develops

Plants vs. Zombies 2 enhances problem-solving and strategic thinking as players deploy diverse plants to counter unique zombie threats. It also fosters adaptability, requiring players to adjust tactics across varied worlds and challenges.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreeReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

Play the award-winning hit action-strategy adventure where you meet, greet, and defeat legions of hilarious zombies from the dawn of time, to the end of days. Amass an army of amazing plants, supercharge them with Plant Food, and devise the ultimate plan to protect your brain.