There have been a variety of Sesame Street video games released for video game platforms. Most of the Sesame Street video games were published and developed by NewKidCo.
Video games
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
Alpha Beam with Ernie
Big Bird's Egg CatchBig Bird's Egg Catch (originally Grover's Egg Catch) is a 1983 video game for the Atari 2600 developed by Atari and Children's Computer Workshop.
In Big Bird's Egg Catch, the player controls Big Bird as he saves eggs produced by chickens at the top of the screen. These eggs travel down variously contorted chutes to land safely in the basket perched on Big Bird's head. Most eggs count for a single point, but a golden egg will periodically appear that is worth five points. When an egg is dropped, a number of points are lost. At higher levels, the eggs move faster, the chutes become more convoluted, there are more egg-laying hens, and the chutes may even flash invisible. "Turkey in the Straw", the song that plays during the egg-catching, also increases in tempo.
Periodically, Big Bird will exit the screen to count his eggs. During this stage, Big Bird is seen with his basket and numbers flash on the screen progressively faster as he counts. When the total is reached, a song is played and Big Bird dances. The game ends when too many eggs are dropped or a set number of counting sessions is performed.
Big Bird's Hide and Speak Big Bird's Hide and Speak is a game released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990. It was the first NES game to feature a digitized voice, in the form of Big Bird. This game stars Big Bird and co-stars Little Bird, and features Bert, Ernie, The Count, Grover, and Elmo.
The game was developed by Riedel Software Productions and published by Hi Tech Expressions.Big Bird's Hide & Speak at GameFAQs
All four sides of the D-pad move Little Bird to the next window clockwise; A and B Buttons both choose a window. The center buttons (Start and Select) exit to the game select screen.
The game's objective is to choose the correct character or letter, with six different levels. The first two levels are based on simply choosing the window instructed by Big Bird, while the next two needed memorizing since the windows close. In the fifth level, the player has to spell the three-letter word instructed by choosing the right letters. In the last level the player must attempt to spell the most number of different words before a time limit, the letters in the windows change after a new word is created.
Cookie Monster Munch Cookie Monster Munch is a video game developed by Atari and Children's Computer Workshop for the Atari 2600 and released in 1983. The game was programmed by Gary Stark.
The objective of Cookie Monster Munch is to guide Cookie Monster through a simple maze, collecting cookies and placing them in a cookie jar at the bottom of the screen.
Cookie Monster Munch used an Atari Kid's Controller (sold separately), although the regular keyboard controller would also work.
Cookie Monster's Quest Cookie Monster's Quest has you play as Cookie Monster, as you wander around Sesame Street looking for your chocolate chip cookie, that you did not eat. Along the way, you help your friends complete quests in this point-and-click game made around 2001.
Count's Castle Count's Castle is a video game developed by Atari for the Atari 2600. The game was never finished and was about 80% complete before development was stoppedAtariProtos - Counts castle and no prototype has been found. It was going to be a math based game.
Elmo's Art Workshop Elmo's Art Workshop is a CD-ROM game produced by Creative Wonders and the Children's Television Workshop. First released as Sesame Street Art Workshop in 1995, it was reissued by Creative Wonders in 1998, and Encore Software in 2002 and 2005. The game's activities allow users to draw, paint and create artwork. Elmo, who is only heard in voice-over, gives instructions throughout.
Voices Kevin Clash as Elmo
Elmo's Deep Sea Adventure Elmo's Deep Sea Adventure is a CD-ROM game. The game was released by Mattel Interactive in 2000 and re-released by Sesame Workshop in 2005, and by Encore Software in 2006. Elmo invites users to join him on his deep sea submarine to explore shipwrecks, sunken cities and lost treasure. Oscar, Grover, Zoe, Rosita and Telly also appear. Skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision making are taught in three play modes, five activities, and two levels.
Elmo's Letter Adventure Elmo's Letter Adventure is an educational game for the Nintendo 64 and PlayStation featuring Sesame Streets Elmo and was released by NewKidCo on November 15th, 1999.Elmo's letter adventure at GameFAQs
Elmo's Number JourneyElmo's Number Journey is an educational game for the Nintendo 64 and PlayStation featuring Sesame Streets Elmo, released by NewKidCo on March 10th, 1999.
Players must guide Elmo through three areas, split into two halves each, collecting the numbers needed to answer the mathematical problems posed by each area's host. Play begins on Sesame Street, where the player must choose one of three difficulty levels and then proceed to Elmo's playroom to access a tutorial or talk to one of the hosts in order to access their area. The difficulty level determines how many problems the player must solve to proceed to the next area, and how many mistakes a player can make before game over. Unlike many video games, there are no enemies to defeat and no races against the clock, play revolves around choosing the correct answer to problems and navigating areas with different vehicles.
The Nintendo 64 version of Elmo's Number Journey has been somewhat popular amongst speedrunners in recent years due to the game's short duration.
Elmo's PreschoolElmo's Preschool is a CD-ROM game developed by Children's Television Workshop and released by Creative Wonders in August 1996. Elmo guides the user, who chooses to play in one of the five unique playrooms available.
Voices Kevin Clash as Elmo
The game sold more than 150,000 units by January 1997.
Elmo Through the Looking-Glass
Elmo Through the Looking-Glass is a CD-ROM game. The game was developed by Children's Television Workshop and released by Creative Wonders in 1998 and later re-released by Encore Software and Sesame Workshop in 2004.
It was first released as Reading Adventure. When it was re-released the name changed.
In this game, Elmo goes through the looking-glass in his room to find the little red monster he sees there. Skills emphasized include object identification, visual discrimination, vocabulary, matching, and reading. In 1998, this game was included in the two-disc Elmo's Reading: Preschool and Kindergarten CD-ROM set, along with Elmo's Reading Basics.
The name is inspired by Alice Through the Looking-Glass.
Elmo's ABCs
Elmo's ABCs is a video game developed by Bonsai Entertainment Corp. and published by NewKidCo. It was released on the Game Boy Color in 1999.Elmo's ABCs at GameFAQs
Elmo's 123s
Elmo's 123s is a video game published by NewKidCo. It was released on the Game Boy Color in 1999.Elmo's 123s at GameFAQs
Elmo's World: Pets, Food & Telephones! Elmo's World: Pets, Food & Telephones! is a video game developed and published by Sesame Workshop for the PC in 2001. It received a score of four out of five from AllGame.
Elmo's World: Shoes, Bugs & Farms! Elmo's World: Shoes, Bugs & Farms! is a video game developed and published by Sesame Workshop for the PC in 2001. It received a score of four out of five from AllGame.
Get Set to Learn!
Get Set to Learn! is a CD-ROM game. The game was developed by Children's Television Workshop and released by Creative Wonders in 1996.Get Set To Learn! at GameFAQs This game promotes the thinking and problem-solving skills necessary for learning.
Voices Don Pearson as Guy Smiley Caroll Spinney as Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch Frank Oz as Grover and Cookie Monster Jerry Nelson as Count von Count and the Martians Fran Brill as Zoe Martin P. Robinson as Telly Monster and the Martians
Grover's Music Maker Grover's Music Maker (originally called Monkey Music) is a video game for the Atari 2600 developed by Atari in 1983 but never released. The game was programmed by Stephen Keith and Preston Stuart and uses the Atari Kid's Controller.
The game has several songs pre-programmed into it that children can listen to as Grover dances across the stage. Players can also make their own songs by pressing different buttons on the keypad.
Grover's Travels Grover's Travels is a 1998 CD-ROM game developed by Children's Television Workshop and released by Encore Software. In this parody of Gulliver's Travels, users join Grover as he meets Big Bird, Elmo, Mr. Snuffleupagus and more. There are six activities designed to teach numbers, shapes, sound recognition, story comprehension and emotions.
Let's Make a Word! Let's Make a Word! is a 1995 CD-ROM game developed by Children's Television Workshop and released by Electronic Arts.
Guy Smiley welcomes users to his latest game show. Big Bird, Elmo, Oscar the Grouch, Rosita, Zoe and the Two-Headed Monster also appear. There are 6 different contestants, four locations filled with words, and over 300 words in this game to choose from.
The game was reissued by Creative Wonders, including as part of the two-disc Kindergarten Deluxe CD-ROM set, and later by Encore Software with different packaging.
Voices Don Pearson as Guy Smiley Caroll Spinney as Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch Kevin Clash as Elmo Fran Brill as Zoe Carmen Osbahr as Rosita Jerry Nelson and Adam Hunt as the Two-Headed Monster
Music Maker Music Maker is a Sesame Street CD-ROM released in 1999 by Sesame Workshop and Mattel Interactive.
Elmo, Bert and Ernie, Grover and Cookie Monster lead kids into a music activity center of eight games and activities. The game also includes newly recorded and mixed versions of Sesame Street's greatest hits including "Rubber Duckie", "C is for Cookie" and "Elmo's Song" among others.
Voices Kevin Clash as Elmo Steve Whitmire as Ernie Frank Oz as Bert, Grover and Cookie Monster
Pals Around Town Pals Around Town is a computer game published by Hi-Tech Expressions in 1987 and programmed by Children's Television Workshop. It was released for the Atari, Commodore 64, and the IBM PCjr in cartridge form.
The basis for the game was strictly educational. The player could pick a character (Sesame Street characters available included Bert and Ernie, among others) and could interact with various objects in a variety of settings. Two such settings were a school classroom and an outdoor playground. Some items that could be interacted with included a fishbowl and a globe.
Oscar's Trash Race Oscar's Trash Race is a video game for the Atari 2600 developed by Atari and was released in 1984.Oscar's Trash Race at GameFAQs The game was programmed by Christopher Omarzu and uses the Atari Kid's Controller.
The goal is to help Oscar the Grouch and the little Grouches collect trash in a race. It was meant to give practice in numerical skills and directional concepts.
Search and Learn Adventures Search & Learn Adventures is a 1997 CD-ROM game. The game was developed by Children's Television Workshop and released by Creative Wonders in 1997, and re-released in 1998, 2000 (by Mattel Media), and 2004 (by Encore Software). Sherlock Hemlock guides users as they find the clues to solve puzzles and mysteries. Concepts emphasized are safety, healthy eating and recycling; skills developed include critical thinking and problem-solving. There are more than 20 activity combinations and multiple skill levels.
Voices Jerry Nelson as Sherlock Hemlock, The Amazing Mumford, Count von Count and Mr. Johnson (The Food Lover) Caroll Spinney as Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch Kevin Clash as Elmo and Watson the Dog Fran Brill as Zoe Frank Oz as Bert, Grover and Cookie Monster
Sesame Street: Once Upon a Monster