Gardening Mama DS box art

Nintendo DS · Simulation

Gardening Mama

SystemNintendo DS
GenreSimulation
DeveloperCooking Mama Limited
PublisherTaito
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesGardening Mama
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 5

Released for the Nintendo DS, Gardening Mama is a simulation game developed by Cooking Mama Limited and published by Taito.

It is part of the Gardening Mama series. Cooking Mama Limited also made Cooking Mama, Cooking Mama 2: Dinner with Friends and Crafting Mama for the DS.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want clear goals and a defined ending
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Gardening Mama is like

Simulation games model a system and let you play inside it, whether that means building a city, flying a plane, raising a pet or running a business.

Tip for newcomers: Simulations are often open-ended. Set yourself small goals and enjoy experimenting with the systems.

Gardening Mama gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Gardening Mama cheats & codes

2 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:

Time Never Decreases6214CE8C 00000000 B214CE8C 00000000 10002388 00000000 D2000000 00000000
Reset Timer94000130 FDFF0000 022CF4C8 00000000 022F96C8 00000000 D2000000 00000000

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Gardening Mama walkthroughs & guides

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Gardening Mama FAQ

Who made Gardening Mama?

It was developed by Cooking Mama Limited and published by Taito.

Is Gardening Mama multiplayer?

No. Gardening Mama is a single-player game.

How long does Gardening Mama take to play?

As a simulation game, Gardening Mama typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Gardening Mama on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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