Mouse & Crane

Mouse & Crane is a cooperative puzzle game about three unlikely friends who live in a harbour and fix machines. You collect junk materials and use them to make useful tools, then control Crane and Electryna to help Mouse by completing challenges. It stands out for its handmade storybook feel and how it accommodates really young players with help from adults.

CONTENT RATING

PLATFORMS

Nintendo Switch

Android

iOS

POSITIVE GAMEPLAY

Cooperation

Geography

Science

Social Play

Construction

Experimentation

10-15 min Rounds

PLAY STYLE

Co-Op Local

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Three anthropomorphic animals, Mouse, Crane and Electryna, live in the harbour. They use old materials to repair and build the machines and equipment needed to fix a spaceship that will take Mouse back home to outer space.

There is progression through the game, but because it's designed for younger players it's also designed to be fun to just muck around in. There's creative problem-solving and cooperation with a focus on upcycling, recycling, and construction.

The result is a game that depicts the beauty of friendship and the power of using your imagination to build things and solve problems. As well as problem-solving, you can build new things with everyday tools such as screwdrivers and glue guns.

GAMEPLAY TRAILER

Good to know

Insights to ensure your child's gaming experience remains safe and enjoyable

Improve learning

Creative games can be very educational. They can help kids solve problems, think creatively and use critical thinking while sparking imagination, which are skills that can support learning in other areas.

Manage Online Interactions

Many creative games offer online multiplayer modes or user-generated content sharing. Be aware of potential risks associated with online interactions, including cyberbullying and inappropriate content. Set clear rules, talk about positive online communication and use available parental controls to manage who kids can talk to.

Manage in-game purchase

Some creative games offer in-game purchases for skins, costumes, or virtual items. Use console or in-game parental controls to set spending limits or disable spending features if you want to control expenses.

Skill level age

Suggested by Family Gaming Database

3+

With short gameplay stages that enable trial and error, the game will be suitable for different skill and experience levels. Even very young children can enjoy playing Crane as they help Mouse find epic tools and use them to repair and create new objects from recycled material. A parent (or older sibling) and child play can team up to play Crane and Electryna, who help Mouse find the right tools to build a spacecraft, bringing fun moments of collaboration and intergenerational play for both players.