The Grinch has had a wonderful, awful idea – steal all the presents in Who-ville! And this time you’ll be helping him in the video game The Grinch: Christmas Adventures available now on PlayStation 4®, PlayStation 5®, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox One, Xbox X|S and Steam. But what he doesn’t know is the real goal- to understand the true meaning of Christmas and help his heart grow three sizes.

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The Grinch: Christmas Adventures Video Game

Fans of the Grinch movies will be delighted with this 2D platformer adventure game, where they can play as The Grinch and his faithful dog Max with up to 2 player local co-op mode, as they go on a mission to ruin Christmas for the town of Who-ville and steal all their presents.

Players can also collect puzzle pieces as they go through levels to construct and unlock new abilities that will aid schemes, including a Santa disguise for stealthy sneaking, a candy cane lasso and a snowboard for faster travel between locations.

With three main locations to visit – The Grinch’s cave, the countryside and Who-ville itself – fans will be treated to colorful and festive visuals inspired by Dr. Seuss’s original drawings, as well as appearances from recognizable characters. Explore and adventure, as players help The Grinch discover the true meaning of Christmas and make his heart grow three sizes, just like in the movie!

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• HAVE AWFULLY GOOD FUN – Sneak and steal presents as the Grinch and his dog Max.
• UNLOCK GRINCHY GADGETS – Solve puzzles to gain abilities! Throw snowballs, disguise as Santa, use a Candy Cane Lasso or a Jumping Jetpack, and more!
• GET IN THE SPIRIT – The Grinch wants to stop Christmas, but you can help his heart grow three sizes!
• EXPERIENCE A CLASSIC – With visuals inspired by Dr. Seuss’s book and controls for young players.

Who is The Grinch?

The Grinch, a character created by Dr. Seuss, made his first appearance in the 1957 children’s book titled “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” The story follows the Grinch, a green, grouchy creature who despises Christmas and the festive celebrations of the Whos in Whoville. His plan is to steal all the presents and decorations, hoping to ruin the holiday for the Whos. However, the Grinch’s heart undergoes a transformation when he witnesses the Whos celebrating Christmas joyfully despite the absence of material possessions. This heartwarming tale carries a timeless message about the true spirit of Christmas.

The Grinch’s popularity soared with the animated television special adaptation of the book, which first aired in 1966. The special, featuring the iconic voice of Boris Karloff as the Grinch, became a holiday classic. Over the years, the character has been featured in various adaptations, including a live-action film in 2000 starring Jim Carrey as the Grinch, and now a video game! Regardless of the format, the Grinch’s story has endured as a beloved part of holiday traditions, teaching generations the importance of love, generosity, and the true meaning of Christmas.