Dragon Age: Origins
LumiScore
Growth
75/100
Growth Value
- Problem Solving
- Strategic Thinking
- Critical Thinking
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Engage with your child about the moral dilemmas presented in the game and discuss the consequences of different choices. Encourage them to explain their reasoning and consider alternative perspectives. Playing together can also provide opportunities to strategize and problem-solve as a team.
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.— Passes the test
The game features multiple named female characters who talk to each other about topics other than men.
Parent Pro-Tip
Discussing in-game moral dilemmas can enhance critical thinking and ethical reasoning. Playing together can strengthen communication and teamwork skills.
What your child develops
Dragon Age: Origins offers a rich narrative experience that encourages critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and strategic planning. Players develop problem-solving skills through complex quests and tactical combat, while also fostering empathy and communication through character interactions and party management. The game's focus on player choice and consequence promotes a deep sense of immersion and agency.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
Dragon Age: Origins is the first game in BioWare’s RPG franchise Dragon Age. The game is considered to be the spiritual successor of BioWare’s classic fantasy RPG titles like Baldur’s Gate and Neverwinter Nights.