Fruit Ninja

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Fruit Ninja

Halfbrick Studios

iOS; Android; Windows Phone; Xbox 360 (Kinect); Xbox One; PC; PS Vita; Meta Quest (VR)Free-to-play with ads and in-app purchases (historically paid); also available via Apple Arcade / Halfbrick+ subscription and paid/VR ports

Health Score

DECENT

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About This Game

Fruit Ninja is a pick-up-and-play touchscreen/gesture arcade game where players swipe to slice flying fruit while avoiding bombs. Sessions are short and reflex-based with multiple modes (Classic, Arcade, Zen) and cosmetic/progression systems (blades, dojos). Recent mobile builds include in‑app purchases, ads, and an optional Halfbrick+ subscription; an Apple Arcade Classic+ variant removes ads/IAP.

Score Breakdown

Positive Aspects

Educational Value

1/5

Creativity

2/5

Pro-Social

2/5

Risk Factors

Addictive Monetization

4/5

Time Pressure / FOMO

2/5

Social Risk

2/5

Content Intensity

1/5

Negatives

•Modern mobile builds include aggressive monetization (gacha/boxes
•subscriptions
•ads) and account/progression gating
•some versions require log-in/subscription to access content.

Positives

•Simple
•highly accessible gameplay
•short sessions suitable for quick play
•encourages hand–eye coordination and reflex practice.

Gameplay Videos

Fruit Ninja: Gameplay Walkthrough Part 1 - Slicing Fruit! (iOS, Android)

Neogaming

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Official Ratings

ESRB

None

In‑Game Purchases (varies by platform/version)

PEGI 3 (estimated)

PEGI

In‑Game Purchases (estimated)

Age Recommendations

ℹ️Ages 3-5

Not recommended as an unsupervised experience — fine motor demands and on‑screen ads/purchase prompts may frustrate young children. If allowed, play together and disable purchases.

ℹ️Ages 6-8

Allowed with supervision — the gameplay is age‑appropriate but monitor or disable in‑app purchases and time limits; use an ad‑free version (Apple Arcade or parental controls) when possible.

ℹ️Ages 9-12

Generally appropriate — kids will enjoy reflex challenges and progression. Advise on spending controls, explain subscriptions and in‑game purchases, and limit playtime.

ℹ️Ages 13-15

Appropriate — suitable for solo play. Watch for subscription prompts, microtransactions, and account linking; set spending limits or require parental permission.

ℹ️Ages 16-18

Appropriate for teens — low content risk. Be aware of monetization (subscription/IAP) and optional social/leaderboard features.