In our partnership with Minecraft Education, inspired by The Pigeon Hustle, this collection of mini games designed for classrooms all over the world lets players fly, forage, and navigate rooftops, alleys, parks and busy intersections — using the very skills real urban pigeons rely on to survive. Built by CrackedCubes, LLC, players can dodge traffic, build nests, map the skyline, and even reenact historic missions of the messenger pigeons who once carried vital messages across war zones. Every scavenged crumb, every coo, every wing-beat is a lesson in adaptation, intelligence, and the ecosystem we share. Whether you’re a casual gamer or a curious explorer, you’ll discover that surviving the urban jungle sometimes means thinking like a pigeon.
Learn more about the five mini games below, read about our partnership with Minecraft Education, or play them in Minecraft Education.
The Gang Circuit:
Combines orientation and racing, focusing on pigeon gangs. This puts a lot more emphasis on the different gangs as well as combining the feelings of similarity between the two.
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Traffic Buffet:
In this adaptation of Frogger, players learn about vertical takeoff and flying adaptations as they forage for food and dodge traffic on busy city streets.
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Nest Fest:
Focuses on homing instincts, squab safety and birth, and elements to improve nest safety. Directional compass is occasionally disabled to reinforce memory and navigation skills.
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Going Home: Deliver the Message (WWI):
War “flashback” that underscores pigeon resilience and adaptability: wind gusts, fatigue meter, and decoy recognition. More historically and biologically grounded gameplay mechanics, and focus remains on pigeons flight characteristics.
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‘Are You Smarter than a Pigeon?’ Quiz Game:
Game show style trivia questions featuring three distinct rounds; trivia, memory recollection, and a fact-or-fiction round.
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