【Office Create】 Best Known for the Hit Cooking Mama Series! A Game Developer That Teaches Kids the Joy of Cooking—Here’s What Office Create Is All About!

Many of you may have heard the name of the game company “Office Create.” Founded in 1990 in Aoba Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, it’s a company with a long-standing history. It has become especially well known through the Cooking Mama series, earning the love of gamers around the world.

In fact, Office Create initially developed many games as a subcontractor for other companies. However, it later shifted to producing games under its own brand, and the 2006 launch of the Cooking Mama series marked a major turning point. The series became a global hit, instantly making the name Office Create widely known.

You’ve probably heard of “Cooking Mama” at least once. It’s a cooking-themed game where players follow instructions from “Mama” on-screen, using a touchscreen to perform actions like chopping, stir-frying, and grilling.

Even if you mess up, Mama steps in to help, making it safe and stress-free even for very young children. The game’s mini-game format for each cooking step also gives it an educational element, allowing players to learn how to cook while having fun.

What’s more, Mama gives you a score on your finished dish, adding a uniquely exciting aspect that keeps players engaged.

The charm of Cooking Mama lies in its wide variety of recipes. From Japanese cuisine to French, Italian, and even desserts—you can make all kinds of dishes, with new recipes unlocked as you progress through the game.

Through this, players gain knowledge about various kinds of food and are often inspired to take an interest in real-life cooking.

That’s why the game is loved not only by children, but by adults too.

In 2007, with Cooking Mama 2, the company rebranded under “Cooking Mama Limited,” and in 2010, it released “Craft Mama” under its own brand.

This marked a new phase where Office Create fully recommitted to releasing titles under its own name and actively engaged in developing other games.

In particular, the release of Craft Mama in collaboration with Square Enix demonstrated Office Create’s bold new direction.

Office Create is a company with a long history that has continued to embrace challenges. The success of the Cooking Mama series helped it establish a strong in-house brand, and it continues to be loved by fans today.

Office Create continues to deliver fun and engaging games for people of all ages. We’re excited to see what new challenges they take on next!