Is Crazy Machines: Golden Gears appropriate for children?

# Crazy Machines: Golden Gears – Parent Guide Crazy Machines: Golden Gears is a puzzle strategy game with no violence, language, or scary content, making it appropriate for most children. Players solve physics-based puzzles using gears and machines, with a built-in level editor for creative play. It's a single-player experience with no online multiplayer.

What age is Crazy Machines: Golden Gears suitable for?

Our verdict for Crazy Machines: Golden Gears is: Generally safe. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Crazy Machines: Golden Gears safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Mild

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Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

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Horror / Scary

None

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In-App Purchases

None

About the game

Genre

Strategy, Casual

Released

2014

ESRB Rating

Not Rated

Available on

macOS, PC

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

With parent

Ages 9–12

Yes

Ages 13+

Yes

Where to play

🎁 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on ESRB classification, RAWG metadata, and editorial analysis. Updated March 2026.
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