LumiKin
13+

Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel

Konami Digital Entertainment|2022StrategySimulationCard

LumiScore?Our 0–100 score for how developmentally beneficial and low-risk this game is for children. Higher is better.

51/ 100
GOOD
60 min/day recommended

Growth

49/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Critical Thinking

Risk

MODERATE

Engagement Patterns

Some engagement mechanics worth discussing.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: $0–$20/mo

Parent Pro-Tip

Parents should monitor in-game spending carefully, as the game has pay-to-win elements and currency obfuscation. Set clear limits on session length to mitigate the effects of infinite play and variable rewards, and discuss healthy online competition.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Memory & Attention5/5
Reading & Language5/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
80
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.
15
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)49/100

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 focuses on card duels and has no named characters.

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage your child to explain their strategies and deck choices to foster deeper critical thinking. Play alongside them or watch their duels to discuss complex card interactions and decision-making, reinforcing their problem-solving and strategic skills.

What your child develops

Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel significantly develops strategic thinking, problem-solving, and critical thinking through complex card interactions and deck building. Players also enhance memory and attention by tracking game states and card effects. The adaptive challenge ensures continuous learning and skill improvement.

Base: UnknownMonthly: $0–$20/moPlaytime: ~4hReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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About this game

Now you can play the "Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG," digitally, anywhere.