Laura (2000). Play online

Summary

I’m still drawn to Laura, the Playmobil‑themed Game Boy Color adventure that lets you wander a crisp Victorian‑style house and sleepy town. As the titular girl you pick up small missions and bite‑size mini‑games, helping locals and gathering little “sparks” needed to revive a magical diamond’s shine – all wrapped in very gentle puzzle‑solving aimed at younger hands. The title is a trimmed version of Laura’s Happy Adventures, the 1998 Playmobil Interactive entry, and the GBC exclusive dropped in 2000 with a cute, cartoonish art style that feels fresh on a handheld.

What made this cartridge stand out was Ubisoft’s "Ubi Key" infrared trick: you could point the GB Color’s IR port at another supported game and exchange data, unlocking extra content that felt like a secret playground for kids sharing a lunch table. I love how the simple exploration feels more like a playful storybook than a hardcore challenge, perfect for anyone looking for a low‑stress, nostalgia‑packed trip back to a toy‑room world.

Storyline

In "Laura on Game Boy Color," the adventure begins with a flashback to Henry, Laura’s grandfather, who once rescued a tiny fairy named Lumina. In gratitude, Lumina gave him a jeweled bracelet before falling into the sea. Years later, Laura discovers a pink diamond hidden inside a volcanic rock she breaks, and the diamond reveals it was the fairies’ lucky charm lost in a lava‑filled cave.

The diamond explains that its five facets must be lit by spreading happiness, and it tasks Laura with helping the townsfolk as the village prepares for its 700th anniversary celebration. Her mother Miriam is swamped with invitations and speeches, her father Anthony needs a way to apologize to Miriam, younger brother Tommy has lost his father’s binoculars, and baby sister Caitlin requires care. Neighbors such as Rosie the cook, Carmen the fruit merchant, florist Violet, tramp Theo, and milkman Mr. Morris each have urgent chores that only Laura can solve.

Through a series of small quests—collecting nuts, refilling watering cans, finding lost items, and lending a hand—Laura brightens each facet of the diamond. By sunset she is honored to read the opening speech, officially launching the festivities and restoring the charm’s sparkle.