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4.2 / 5

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Platform
Game Boy Color
Genres
Puzzle
Publishers
NewKidCo
Release date
March 1, 1999

Summary

Elmo's 123s (also known as SESAME STREET: Elmo's 123s) is a Game Boy Color title aimed at preschoolers who are just getting comfortable with numbers. The game wraps basic math concepts—addition, subtraction, counting and pattern recognition—into four bite‑size challenges that feel more like playful puzzles than lessons. In "How Many Stars" you watch a speedy spaceship leave a trail of stars and count them; "Beam That Number" asks you to match glowing patterns to a target number; "Adding Countdown" puts you in a jet‑pack, solving simple addition equations before time runs out; and "Take It Away" flips the script for subtraction practice. Each mini‑game rewards correct answers with cheerful animations and a sense of progress, keeping young players engaged without overwhelming them. I love how the bright Sesame Street aesthetic and Elmo’s upbeat voice guide kids through the math, turning what could be a chore into a genuinely fun handheld experience.

Storyline

Elmo's 123s (sometimes just called Elmo's 123) puts the beloved red monster in charge of the official welcoming committee for visitors from the far‑off Planet Zap. He needs the player’s help counting every star, and once the tally is complete the Zap crew will turn the Sesame Street lights back on.

Edited by Maya Carter

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