Is Sint Nicolaas scary?

Adventure games range from cheerful to mildly spooky. Nothing on this site is designed to be genuinely frightening, but check the thumbnail and description if you are playing with a young child.

What if I get completely stuck?

Revisit every screen you have seen and click or tap on anything you have not tried. If the game has a hint button, use it. Stepping away for a bit also helps.

Can I play on a phone?

Yes. Most adventures here provide touch controls, either on-screen buttons or tap-to-move. A larger screen helps for spotting small objects.

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Sint Nicolaas

Sint Nicolaas is a puzzle/platform game about Sinterklaas, a Dutch tradition.

4.3

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Runs in your browser · no download

Category: Adventure
Score: 4.3
Device: Mobile + Desktop
Access: Free Play
Controls: Mouse + Keyboard
Type: HTML5 Game

The guide

Overview

Sint Nicolaas is a puzzle/platform game about Sinterklaas, a Dutch tradition. Collect all the lost presents and cookies in each level and deliver them to the right chimneys before dawn. Story: Sint has been robbed. The thieves have taken his big sack full of presents and gingerbread cookies. In their run, however, the they aren't careful and everything start dropping out of the sack. Now Sint only has to collect the lost cookies and presents and bring them to the right chimney. Each chimney has a mark indicating the color of the present to be delivered there and the number of gingerbread cookies that still have to be dropped. Sint can carry lots of presents behind him, but he can only drop the first one into the chimney. So he must always look for a chimney with the color of his first present, or collect the presents in the right order. Sint has to deliver all the presents during the same night and be ready before dawn. So be sure to watch the time at the bottom of the screen. If Sint completes a level fast enough, there might also be time left for a bonus level. Sint's quest over the roofs is dangerous, he must be very careful not to fall off. Sometimes it can be very slippery. Besides, there are TV antennas with sharp edges. And there are even dangerous birds that will attack him and even try to steal presents or cookies. Sint can jump on the birds, but he would rather leave them all alive for extra points. Finally, be sure to collect all the chocolate letters S I N T for an extra life.

What it's like to play

You start somewhere unfamiliar with a vague goal and not much else. An adventure game fills in the rest as you go: a path that opens when you find the right item, a character who tells you where to look, a platform that was there all along if you had thought to jump. Sessions are built from small discoveries, and the best ones stay with you.

Controls

Mouse to aim, click to act
Arrow keys or WASD to move; Space to jump or confirm
Press Escape or the exit button to leave the full-screen player

How to play

1Spend the first minute exploring without a goal. Note exits, objects and anyone standing around.
2Interact with characters by walking up to them and pressing the action key or tapping. They often hand out clues.
3Collect items as you find them. Most adventures will not let you pick up something you do not eventually need.
4When a puzzle stumps you, read your inventory and the scene again. The combination is usually closer than it seems.

Features

Free to play, nothing to install, no account needed
Loads in the browser tab and opens full screen when you press Play
Plays best with the phone turned sideways or on a wider screen
Mouse and keyboard controls, with touch support on most devices
Listed under Adventure

Why it's worth a go

There is a particular pleasure in finally understanding what a place is asking of you, and Sint Nicolaas delivers that without any cost or setup. No download, no account, just a Play button. It suits an evening more than a bus ride, but you can leave and return.

Who it's for

Suits curious players from about ten years old upward, including adults who prefer thinking to twitch reflexes. People who enjoy puzzles with a bit of story attached will get the most from it.

FAQs

Is Sint Nicolaas scary?: Adventure games range from cheerful to mildly spooky. Nothing on this site is designed to be genuinely frightening, but check the thumbnail and description if you are playing with a young child.
What if I get completely stuck?: Revisit every screen you have seen and click or tap on anything you have not tried. If the game has a hint button, use it. Stepping away for a bit also helps.
Can I play on a phone?: Yes. Most adventures here provide touch controls, either on-screen buttons or tap-to-move. A larger screen helps for spotting small objects.