Gardenscapes: New Acres

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Gardenscapes: New Acres

Playrix

iOS; Android; iPadOS; FacebookFree-to-play (in-app purchases, optional subscriptions, ad-supported rewards). citeturn3view1

Health Score

DECENT

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About This Game

Gardenscapes is a story-driven match‑3 puzzle game where players complete levels to earn stars used to restore and decorate a virtual garden, guided by the butler character Austin. It launched on mobile in 2016 and is maintained as a live-service title with frequent events and cosmetic customization. citeturn1view1turn3view1

Score Breakdown

Positive Aspects

Educational Value

1/5

Creativity

3/5

Pro-Social

2/5

Risk Factors

Addictive Monetization

5/5

Time Pressure / FOMO

3/5

Social Risk

2/5

Content Intensity

1/5

Negatives

•Aggressive live-ops monetization and heavy in-app purchase funnels
•historically misleading ad creative
•privacy/targeted advertising concerns flagged by evaluations. citeturn3view1turn1view1turn0search3

Positives

•Easy-to-learn match-3 puzzles
•creative garden/decoration mechanics and ongoing events that encourage design and goal-setting. citeturn1view1turn3view1

Gameplay Videos

Gardenscapes: New Acres Gameplay Part 1 - Restoring Area 1-3 (The Garden/Treehouse/The Fountain)

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Official Ratings

E for Everyone

ESRB

Alcohol and Tobacco Reference. citeturn1view0

In‑game purchases; ads and social/team features (mobile release). citeturn3view1turn1view1

PEGI 3 (historical listings for Gardenscapes editions). citeturn5search4turn5search7

PEGI

No special descriptors / non‑violent family content. citeturn5search4

Age Recommendations

ℹ️Ages 3-5

Not recommended — gameplay and menus assume reading/fine-motor control and the app includes purchasable content and ads.

ℹ️Ages 6-8

Supervised play OK for short sessions if parental controls/Store purchase PINs are enabled; monitor ads and purchases.

ℹ️Ages 9-12

Generally appropriate with parental guidance — explain microtransactions and set spending limits; watch for time-sink mechanics.

ℹ️Ages 13-15

Appropriate for independent play; encourage self-control around purchases and limit play time during focused periods.

ℹ️Ages 16-18

Appropriate for teens; be aware of aggressive monetization, time-limited events, and optional team chat features; consider disabling in-app purchases or using parental controls if needed.