Game Shakers – WISE Score & Parent Review | Screenwise

Game Shakers

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show2015

30%

WISE Score

Two tween girls start a gaming company with a rapper—sounds cool, but it's just another loud Nickelodeon sitcom that wastes its premise entirely.

Game Shakers

show

TV-G, 2015

30%

WISE Score

Two tween girls start a gaming company with a rapper—sounds cool, but it's just another loud Nickelodeon sitcom that wastes its premise entirely.

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Screenwise Verdict

Look, I'll be straight with you: this show is not good. A 4.7 on IMDb is abysmal, and it's deserved. The premise—two 12-year-old girls start a gaming company with a rapper—could have been genuinely cool and educational. Instead, it's just another loud, formulaic Nickelodeon sitcom with laugh tracks, stereotypical characters, and zero substance.

The show doesn't teach anything about game design, coding, entrepreneurship, or even basic problem-solving. It's all wacky situations and predictable punchlines. Dan Schneider's signature chaotic energy is in full force, which means it's exhausting for adults and honestly not that entertaining for kids either.

Is it safe? Sure. Will your kid learn anything? No. Will they even enjoy it? Probably not—there are so many better options out there. This is the kind of show that ends up on in the background while kids are actually playing on their tablets. Skip it.

Age Fit

Technically fine for ages 7-12 per Common Sense Media, but honestly, most kids in that range could find better entertainment. The humor is dated even for a 2015 show, and the low ratings reflect that it's just not engaging.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

A Dan Schneider Nickelodeon sitcom with typical loud, chaotic pacing and humor that leans heavily on stereotypes and over-the-top characters. The premise of kids running a gaming company could model entrepreneurship, but the execution is more about wacky situations than genuine cooperation or emotional depth. The show's tone is frenetic rather than balanced, and character interactions often prioritize jokes over kindness.

Imaginative

The concept of 12-year-olds creating a gaming company has imaginative potential, but the show doesn't actually explore game design, creativity, or tech entrepreneurship in meaningful ways. It's a standard sitcom that uses 'gaming' as window dressing rather than inviting curiosity or creative exploration. The formulaic plots and predictable humor offer little that sparks genuine imagination.

Safe

Common Sense Media rates it for age 7, and there's no concerning content like violence, nudity, or inappropriate themes. It's a typical kids' sitcom in terms of safety—no surprise triggers. However, it's a Dan Schneider production, and his shows have been criticized for inappropriate undertones and treatment of child actors. The content itself is surface-level safe, but the context is worth noting.

Enriching

Very little enrichment value here. The show doesn't teach anything meaningful about entrepreneurship, game development, technology, or even basic life skills. It's pure sitcom fluff with laugh-track humor and predictable plots. The 4.7 IMDb rating reflects its poor reception—even as entertainment, it falls flat. No cognitive growth, minimal ethical lessons, and no real skill-building despite the promising premise.

Parent Info

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Why It Might Be Great

Features young female protagonists in STEM/entrepreneurship (even if superficially)
The gaming company premise might initially appeal to kids interested in tech or business
Safe, predictable content if you just need something harmless on in the background
Available on multiple streaming platforms with kids mode

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What to Watch For

Classic Dan Schneider loud, chaotic energy that can be grating for adults
The 4.7 IMDb rating isn't a fluke—this show is genuinely not good, even by kids' sitcom standards
Don't expect any actual learning about game design, coding, or entrepreneurship despite the premise
Stereotypical characters and predictable laugh-track humor throughout

Conversation Starters

"If you could design any video game, what would it be about?"
"What do you think it would actually take to start a real gaming company?"
"Do you think the characters act like real business partners or just silly TV characters?"
"What's the difference between how games are made in this show versus in real life?"

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