Game · Medium risk

Is Legends of Runeterra safe for your child?

Age guide

10+

We advise Legends of Runeterra from age 10 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk).

5-8
Legends of Runeterra's strategic depth and text-based elements make it too complex for children in this age group.
9-12
Children in this age range can begin to understand the basic mechanics of card collection and strategic play, though they might need help with advanced deck building and resource management.
13-15
Teenagers can fully engage with the game's competitive aspects, developing complex strategies and participating in its ranked play system.
16+
Older players can master the intricate card synergies and meta-game, enjoying the strategic depth and competitive scene, potentially engaging with its in-game economy for cosmetic items.

Legends of Runeterra is a free-to-play digital collectible card game developed and published by Riot Games. It features characters and lore from the League of Legends universe, offering strategic card battles.

Age guide
10+
Overall risk
4/10
Violence
2/10
Toxic behaviour
4/10
Stranger contact
3/10
Addiction risk
7/10
Language
2/10
Influence
5/10

What parents should know

Legends of Runeterra is a digital collectible card game that offers a free-to-play model with optional in-game purchases for cosmetic items or accelerating card collection. The game emphasizes strategic thinking and deck building, providing a competitive but generally positive player environment with limited direct communication features.

What to do about Legends of Runeterra

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Legends of Runeterra age rating and parents guide: common questions

What age rating is Legends of Runeterra?

Parentwise puts Legends of Runeterra at 10+. We advise Legends of Runeterra from age 10 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk). Violence scores 2/10, language 2/10, stranger contact 3/10 and addiction risk 7/10.

Can a 10 year old play Legends of Runeterra?

Yes, 10 is at or above the age we advise for Legends of Runeterra (10+). Children in this age range can begin to understand the basic mechanics of card collection and strategic play, though they might need help with advanced deck building and resource management.

Can a 12 year old play Legends of Runeterra?

Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for Legends of Runeterra (10+). Children in this age range can begin to understand the basic mechanics of card collection and strategic play, though they might need help with advanced deck building and resource management.

Can a 13 year old play Legends of Runeterra?

Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Legends of Runeterra (10+). Teenagers can fully engage with the game's competitive aspects, developing complex strategies and participating in its ranked play system.

Is Legends of Runeterra appropriate for kids?

Legends of Runeterra is a digital collectible card game that offers a free-to-play model with optional in-game purchases for cosmetic items or accelerating card collection. Parentwise rates Legends of Runeterra overall as medium risk (4/10), with stranger contact at 3/10 and addiction risk at 7/10.

Is Legends of Runeterra family friendly?

Legends of Runeterra sits in the middle: fine with settings changed and an occasional check-in. The game emphasizes strategic thinking and deck building, providing a competitive but generally positive player environment with limited direct communication features.

Legends of Runeterra parents guide: what should a parent know first?

Legends of Runeterra is a digital collectible card game that offers a free-to-play model with optional in-game purchases for cosmetic items or accelerating card collection. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (3/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (7/10).

Is Legends of Runeterra safe for kids?

We advise Legends of Runeterra from age 10 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk). The game emphasizes strategic thinking and deck building, providing a competitive but generally positive player environment with limited direct communication features.

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