BUltimate Chicken Horse
A party platformer where players build the level as they play, placing traps and hazards to challenge others while trying to reach the finish line themselves.
Parent verdict
Is Ultimate Chicken Horse good for kids?
Yes — a great pick for most kids
Rated Everyone (ESRB E). Best for laughter, creative thinking.
Reviewed by Hess Polanco, parent tester & co-founder · Updated April 19, 2026
The busy-parent summary
Time required
10-20 minutes
Safety level
Low / High safety
Best for
Laughter, creative thinking
Ages
Everyone (ESRB E)
Great for your child
It allows them to be the 'architect' of their own fun and test their platforming skills.
Great for you
It is easy to pick up, promotes a lighthearted atmosphere, and accommodates different skill levels.
Parent notes
Stick to local couch co-op to ensure a 100% safe social environment. Monitor the 'Free Play' mode where children can encounter user-created levels. Review the character names of online players if playing in public lobbies.
The Connection Grade™ breakdown
Four things we grade, each one judged on what this game actually does. Open any row to see why.
Placing obstacles and testing routes side-by-side creates genuine shared laughter and friendly rivalry, though the inherently zero-sum scoring means younger players can easily feel targeted rather than supported.
Skills this builds
- Negotiating where to place safety platforms versus lethal hazards during the build phase
- Cheering or groaning together as physics mishaps play out on the obstacle course
- Deciding on custom house rules to balance skill gaps between adult and child
Try this together
When the level becomes completely impassable, agree to spend one round where both of you only place safe platforms or glue.
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