A Case of the Crabs
About A Case of the Crabs
A puzzle game where players control crabs to solve environmental challenges by manipulating objects and navigating hazards.
How to play A Case of the Crabs
In A Case of the Crabs, you control one or more crabs to solve puzzles across various levels. Your objective is to guide the crabs safely to the exit while avoiding hazards like spikes, enemies, and environmental traps. Use the arrow keys to move your crab left and right, and press the up arrow or spacebar to jump. Crabs can push certain objects, activate switches, and interact with elements in the environment to create paths or remove obstacles.
Plan your moves carefully as crabs move together if multiple are present. Some puzzles require precise timing or coordinated movements between crabs. Watch for patterns in enemy behavior and use the environment to your advantage. In later levels, focus on observing the puzzle layout before making moves, as one wrong step can trap your crabs. The challenge increases with more complex puzzles requiring sequential actions and clever use of crab abilities.
FAQ
Can I still play A Case of the Crabs in 2026?
Yes. Adobe stopped supporting Flash in 2020, but A Case of the Crabs runs on this page through a Flash emulator built into the player. Press Play and it starts in a few seconds.
Do I need Flash Player to play A Case of the Crabs?
No. You don’t need to install Adobe Flash Player, a plugin or any download. A Case of the Crabs runs in any modern browser such as Chrome, Firefox, Edge or Safari.
Can I play A Case of the Crabs on my phone?
Usually, yes. A Case of the Crabs is played with the mouse, so taps work in most mobile browsers – although a computer still gives the best experience.
Who made A Case of the Crabs?
A Case of the Crabs was made by NITROME and released in 2006. The game belongs to its creator; FlashAttic only embeds it so it can still be played.
Does A Case of the Crabs save my progress?
FlashAttic remembers that you played A Case of the Crabs and for how long on this device. Whether the game saves your level depends on the game itself – many Flash games use level codes or their own save slot.
