Such an honor!


You've finally landed an invitation to visit the world of the mythical Shroo.

Even better, their Mayor has asked for your assistance as a surveyor!

Will you be able to help?

They want to open their world to tourists.
But before they do, they need some info.
That's where you come in.

MushWhom? - a critical thinking game

They have some questions . . . will you have answers?





You will have the latest technology to observe the shroo from a distance without disturbing them.

You will be able to rotate their world to help observe them as they go about their shroo lives. You will also be able to speed up, go back, or pause time to make more precise observations.

And you will have a handy journal to write down your observations. The journal will be very useful to you in solving the puzzles to help the Mayor.





This once-in-a-lifetime chance will allow you to see the Shroo up-close and in their natural habitat. It sounds like there will be a lot of observation and deduction involved.


This could be challenging.
Good thing you're always keen for a challenge!





About MushWhom?


MushWhom? is a quirky and upbeat game that challenges player to put their deduction and observation skills to work! This game has intentionally been designed to support and encourage the use of critical thinking skills. It was designed and developed by Knitwit Studios and is an award-winning critical thinking game from the Life.Love. Game Design Challenge.


Now available:
MushWhom? Educator's Edition

The Educator's Edition offers a standards-aligned lesson plan and slide deck for classroom use. It also incorporates an in-game introduction and afterword that provides more context about critical thinking as well as tips about applying the lessons learned. You can play MushWhom? Education Edition and access all of the educational resources now: MushWhom? Educational Edition


Tip: we suggest downloading the game (Windows/Linux) for the best gameplay experience!





Game Features

  • Colorful art and whimsical music!
  • Clever puzzles to apply your observation, deduction, and logic abilities!
  • An enjoyable game intentionally designed to support critical thinking skills!


MushWhom? Credits

Design & Development Collin Lang, Knitwit Studios
Knitwit Studios website | Knitwit Studios on itch.io
Producer Jennifer Ann's Group
Publisher Life Love Publishing





Gaming Against Violence


MushWhom? is one of the games to come from the Gaming Against Violence program, an evidence-based approach to violence prevention. The program is presented by Jennifer Ann's Group, a nonprofit charity.


Games about topics such as critical thinking, resilience, empathy, and connectedness support the program's cross-cutting approach to violence prevention. Since 2008, the Gaming Against Violence program has engaged, educated, and empowered young people around the world about important issues. Other topics include consent and healthy dating relationships.


Learn more about Gaming Against Violence by visiting the program website: GamingAgainstViolence.org. The website also includes links to published research and media coverage about Gaming Against Violence as well as links to some of the prosocial games to come from the program.


You can also learn more about Critical Thinking by visiting the website for Critical Thinkers: CriticalThinker.games. The website offers definitions, resources, and links to other websites about critical thinking. It also includes links to more critical thinking games.



Life Love Publishing
StatusIn development
PlatformsHTML5, Windows, Linux
Publisher
Rating
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
(6 total ratings)
AuthorJennifer Ann's Group
GenrePuzzle
Made withUnity
Tags3D, Casual, Colorful, Cozy, Cute, Indie, Non violent, Relaxing, Short, Singleplayer
Average sessionAbout a half-hour
LanguagesEnglish
InputsKeyboard, Mouse, Touchscreen
AccessibilitySubtitles, Interactive tutorial
LinksHomepage

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MushWhom-Linux-1.1.zip (64 bit) 140 MB
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(+3)

Wonderfully clever & tougher than expected!

The journal was a big help. It's worth mentioning that the journal notes carry forth through all levels, as do the Shroo names. 

Looking forward to the upcoming edition. Hopefully there will be more levels???

(+3)

Very very cool little game, lovely style!

5.5/5!
Would love to see in full!
Best of luck to Jennifer and Co! Cheers!