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Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege

Steam

Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft

ActionFree To Play
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Design Risk Score

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24/100

3 concern patterns detected

Monetization24pts
Manipulation0pts
Compulsion0pts

Joy Index

75/100

Excellent

Community score: 82/100
Joy reflects genuine enjoyment after accounting for design risk.

Verdict

Mindful

Enjoy mindfully

Some mild monetization exists, but the core game offers genuine value. Stay aware of spending triggers.

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Detected Design Patterns

Loot Boxes

Randomised paid containers drive spending through unpredictable rewards and rarity anxiety.

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Why this score

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  • Loot Boxes+12

    Randomised paid containers — gambling-like mechanics, cosmetic outcomes.

  • Battle Pass+6

    A battle pass sells time-savers/convenience, not power.

  • Microtransactions+6

    In-game purchases sells time-savers/convenience, not power.

Points reflect severity, not just presence — cosmetic-only purchases score far lower than pay-for-power. Total: 24/100. How scoring works →

Is Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege worth it? Design Risk 24/100 · Sifter