Screen time and our games
How much screen time is right for a child is a question for parents and doctors, not for a game studio. We do not set our own norms. Below we quote what health organisations recommend and explain how we design our games so they are easy to put down.
What the recommendations say
- World Health Organization (WHO), 2019. Screen time is not recommended for babies under 1, and sedentary screen time is not recommended for 1-year-olds. For children aged 2–4, sedentary screen time should be no more than 1 hour a day – less is better. Source: WHO guidelines on physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep for children under 5.
- American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), 2016. Avoid screen media other than video chatting for children younger than 18 months. For children aged 2–5, limit screen use to 1 hour a day of high-quality content, ideally watched together with a parent. For older children, set consistent limits. Sources: Media and Young Minds · Family Media Plan.
This page is not medical advice. If you have doubts, talk to your paediatrician.
How we design for short sessions
- Every round has a natural end. Our games are built around short rounds that finish on their own – a good moment to stop.
- No endless feeds. There is nothing to scroll and no loop designed to keep a child playing “just one more time”.
- No notifications. Our games do not send notifications that pull a child back to the screen.
- Movement instead of sitting. Bat Catcher and Driver are played with hand and arm movements in front of the camera.
Tips for parents
- Play together the first time and agree on how many rounds you will play before you start.
- Keep the device in a shared room rather than in a bedroom.
- Take the game off the screen: see our off-screen activities and worksheets.