B+Heave Ho
A physics-based platformer where players control characters with long arms, grabbing onto surfaces and each other to swing across dangerous gaps to reach the goal.
Parent verdict
Is Heave Ho good for kids?
Yes — a great pick for most kids
Rated Everyone 10+ (ESRB E10+). Best for teamwork, communication.
Reviewed by Hess Polanco, parent tester & co-founder · Updated April 19, 2026
The busy-parent summary
Time required
5-10 minutes per level
Safety level
High
Best for
Teamwork, communication
Ages
Everyone 10+ (ESRB E10+)
Great for your child
It turns simple movements into a hilarious, rewarding puzzle that celebrates effort over perfection.
Great for you
It is intuitive enough for anyone to play and relies on bonding and communication rather than fast reflexes.
Parent notes
Local play is entirely safe with no open chat risks. Ensure the play area is clear as players may physically move while leaning into swings. Discuss frustration levels early to ensure the slapstick stays fun rather than stressful.
The Connection Grade™ breakdown
Four things we grade, each one judged on what this game actually does. Open any row to see why.
Heave Ho demands continuous vocal coordination and physical interlocking, as completing a level relies almost entirely on forming multi-body chains and timing grip releases together.
Skills this builds
- Calling out countdowns to synchronize swinging momentum and grip releases
- Forming multi-character anchor chains to span wide chasms together
- Pulling each other up after accidental slips off precarious ledges
Try this together
When you're dangling over a spike pit, count '1, 2, 3, throw!' out loud together so you release your trigger at the peak of the swing.
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