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Metacritic 6510+

FLOCK! (2009)

Capcom U.S.A|2009ActionAdventureStrategy

LumiScore?Our 0–100 score for how developmentally beneficial and low-risk this game is for children. Higher is better.

72/ 100
GREAT
120+ min/day recommended

Growth

62/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Spatial Awareness
  • Strategic Thinking

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage your child to collaborate with a friend in the local co-op mode and to experiment with the level editor to develop their creativity. Discuss the physics concepts at play in the puzzles.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Spatial Awareness5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Creativity5/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
76
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
43
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
55
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)62/100

Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.

Gender balance
1/3
Ethnic diversity
1/3

Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.N/A — no named characters

Game features animals and an ambiguous UFO pilot; no human characters or dialogue to assess.

Parent Pro-Tip

Cooperative play enhances social skills, while the level editor promotes creative thinking and problem-solving. Understanding the game's physics can also be a fun way to engage with scientific principles.

What your child develops

FLOCK! is a charming puzzle game that encourages problem-solving, strategic thinking, and spatial awareness through its physics-based challenges. The game also fosters creativity with its level editor and offers cooperative play for social interaction. Players will enjoy the engaging puzzles and the satisfaction of herding cute animals to safety.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~1hReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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About this game

Join the Herd! Protect your cornfields and lock up your livestock, because FLOCK is here!