Play Rugrats - Scavenger Hunt Online

Rugrats Scavenger Hunt came out for the Nintendo 64 in 1999, published by THQ. It was part of that wave of games based on cartoons, a common sight on the N64 where licensed titles tried to capture a younger audience. This one stood out a bit because it was a party game, a genre that was really starting to find its footing on consoles with titles like Mario Party.

You pick one of the main Rugrats babies, like Tommy or Chuckie, and run around themed boards collecting items from a list. The main goal is to find all your assigned objects before the other players, either computer controlled or human. The gameplay is split between moving across the board screen by screen and playing short mini games whenever players land on the same space; these are simple timing or button mashing challenges. The pace is generally slow and accessible, meant for younger players, with the difficulty coming more from the random events and mini game outcomes than complex strategy. Controlling these tiny characters as they waddle around a giant backyard or living room gives the whole thing a playful, slightly clumsy feel.