Game · Medium risk
Is Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes safe for your child?
Age guide
10+
We advise Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes from age 10 and up. Overall risk 6/10 (medium risk).
- 5-8
- This game is not suitable for this age group due to its complex strategic gameplay, resource management, and the strong presence of in-app purchases for progression.
- 9-12
- Children in this age range may enjoy collecting Star Wars characters, but the game's reliance on microtransactions for faster progression and competitive 'Guild' features can be challenging to manage without supervision.
- 13-15
- Teenagers can engage with the strategic depth and team-building aspects of Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes, but the pressure to spend money on 'Crystals' or 'Data Cards' to unlock powerful characters can become significant.
- 16+
- Older teens can navigate the game's complex meta and competitive 'Grand Arena Championships,' understanding the balance between free-to-play progression and the advantages of in-app purchases, while managing their time effectively.
Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes is a turn-based collectible RPG set in the Star Wars universe, where players collect iconic characters and ships to form teams and battle in various modes. It features both PvE (player vs. environment) and PvP (player vs. player) content, with a strong emphasis on character progression and strategic team composition.
- Age guide
- 10+
- Overall risk
- 6/10
- Violence
- 3/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 6/10
- Stranger contact
- 7/10
- Addiction risk
- 9/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Influence
- 8/10
What parents should know
Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes is a popular mobile turn-based RPG where players collect and battle iconic Star Wars characters. The game heavily relies on in-app purchases for faster progression and access to desirable characters, which can be a significant financial concern. Its 'Guild' system also includes social elements, making it important to manage communication and spending settings carefully.
What to do about Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes
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Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes?
Parentwise puts Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes at 10+. We advise Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes from age 10 and up. Overall risk 6/10 (medium risk). Violence scores 3/10, language 3/10, stranger contact 7/10 and addiction risk 9/10.
Can a 10 year old play Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes?
Yes, 10 is at or above the age we advise for Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes (10+). Children in this age range may enjoy collecting Star Wars characters, but the game's reliance on microtransactions for faster progression and competitive 'Guild' features can be challenging to manage without supervision.
Can a 12 year old play Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes?
Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes (10+). Children in this age range may enjoy collecting Star Wars characters, but the game's reliance on microtransactions for faster progression and competitive 'Guild' features can be challenging to manage without supervision.
Can a 13 year old play Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes (10+). Teenagers can engage with the strategic depth and team-building aspects of Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes, but the pressure to spend money on 'Crystals' or 'Data Cards' to unlock powerful characters can become significant.
Is Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes appropriate for kids?
Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes is a popular mobile turn-based RPG where players collect and battle iconic Star Wars characters. Parentwise rates Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes overall as medium risk (6/10), with stranger contact at 7/10 and addiction risk at 9/10.
Is Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes family friendly?
Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes sits in the middle: fine with settings changed and an occasional check-in. The game heavily relies on in-app purchases for faster progression and access to desirable characters, which can be a significant financial concern.
Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes parents guide: what should a parent know first?
Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes is a popular mobile turn-based RPG where players collect and battle iconic Star Wars characters. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (7/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (9/10).
Is Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes safe for kids?
We advise Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes from age 10 and up. Overall risk 6/10 (medium risk). The game heavily relies on in-app purchases for faster progression and access to desirable characters, which can be a significant financial concern.
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