Gregory and the Hot Air Balloon
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Video games |
| Headquarters | United States |
| Products | Gregory and the Hot Air Balloon |
Gregory and the Hot Air Balloon is a children's video game released in 1996, created by Capitol Multimedia and distributed by Broderbund for the Macintosh, Windows 3.x, and Windows operating systems.
Plot
Set in Acorn Hollow, the story follows Gregory Chuckwood and his pet lizard, Newt, who unintentionally float away in a hot air balloon after Mr. Underwood's sneeze causes the tether to break. To assist Gregory in making his way back home, players must solve puzzles and engage with various interactive elements, characters, and minigames to gather the balloon's missing components.
Voice talents
- Gregory Chuckwood – Peter Kozodoy
- Newt – John Davin
- Tina – Alice Johnson
- Nina – Chloe Leamon
- Zachary – Jeremiah Kissel
- Mr. Underwood – Merle Perkins
- Gregory's Father – Wren Ross
- Gregory's Mother – Wendy Sakakeeny
- Grandpa Chuckwood – Kria Sakakeeny
Reception
The title earned both the Goldstar Award and the Parents' Choice Gold Award, recognizing its excellence in educational content designed for children.