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Metacritic 676+

Cooking Mama

2006Educational
DS

LumiScore

60

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 6+ with parental supervision

Up to120min/day

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💸 Monthly cost: Free

Growth

43/100

Developing

Growth Value

Risk

0/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage your child to try out the recipes they learn in the game in a real kitchen (with supervision, of course!). This can help transfer virtual skills to practical life skills.

Top Skills Developed

Learning Transfer5/5
Hand-Eye Coordination5/5
Fine Motor5/5
Problem Solving3/5
Spatial Awareness3/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
60
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
0
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
65
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)43/100

What your child develops

Cooking Mama offers a fun and engaging way for players to learn basic cooking skills, follow recipes, and experiment with ingredients. It fosters creativity, problem-solving, and fine motor skills through interactive gameplay.

Base: UnknownPlaytime: ~4hReviewed May 2026

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About this game

Learn how to cook with your Nintendo DS! As a budding chef you must first prepare foods then combine raw ingredients together as you cook them on the stove.