Dr. Seuss Fix-Up the Mix-Up Puzzler
Dr. Seuss Fix-Up the Mix-Up Puzzler — frequently asked questions
- What platforms is Dr. Seuss Fix-Up the Mix-Up Puzzler on?
- Dr. Seuss Fix-Up the Mix-Up Puzzler was released on ColecoVision, Atari 8-bit, Commodore C64/128/MAX, Apple II.
- When did Dr. Seuss Fix-Up the Mix-Up Puzzler release?
- Dr. Seuss Fix-Up the Mix-Up Puzzler was first released on December 31, 1984.
About Dr. Seuss Fix-Up the Mix-Up Puzzler
Designed for children ages 4–10, Dr. Seuss' Fix-Up the Mix-Up Puzzler is an electronic sliding puzzle featuring six Dr. Seuss characters: the Cat in the Hat, the Grinch, a Star-Bellied Sneech, the Doorman, and the Woset and Clark. The object of the game is to reassemble scrambled pictures, each of which is composed of three characters. There are five difficulty levels from which to choose. In the easiest level, kids can mix and match the characters' heads, torsos and feet any way they like. In higher levels of play, there are more puzzle pieces, some of which are upside down, and characters must be assembled in their original left-to-right order. Puzzles range in size from 9 to 25 pieces. The fifth level has a time limit which, when beaten, will give the player bonus points.
Summary via IGDB.
Game details
- Platforms
- ColecoVision, Atari 8-bit, Commodore C64/128/MAX, Apple II
- Themes
- Educational
- Series
- Dr. Seuss
Details via IGDB.
Every version compared
Prices, contemporary reception and the studio credited for each release
| Platform | Year | Loose | Complete | Sealed | Period reviews | Built by | Fake risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ColecoVision | 1984 | $14 | $36 | — | Graphics ★★★½ · Play-Action ★★★½ | Coleco | Low (look-alike) |
Release timeline
- ColecoVision1984
- Apple II1985
- Atari 8-bit1985
- Commodore C64/128/MAX1985
First release on each platform, from IGDB’s records of this game’s ports and editions. Remakes are separate games with their own pages, so they are not listed here.
We haven’t priced or authenticated the versions without a section on this page yet.
Collector value & authenticity
ColecoVision · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-10-19
How often it sells
- Loose: about 6 times a year
- Complete: about 2 times a year
- Sealed: about once a year
Sales frequency from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, as of 2026-10-19.
Price over time
- Loose
- Complete
A loose copy sold for about $11.98 in Jul 2013, $14.96 five years ago, and $14.00 as of Oct 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2014 | $19.99 | $20 |
| Jan 2015 | $3.20 | $25 |
| Jan 2016 | $9.95 | $25 |
| Jan 2017 | $9.95 | $40 |
| Jan 2018 | $18.12 | $33 |
| Jan 2019 | $12.95 | $40 |
| Jan 2020 | $13.23 | $30 |
| Jan 2021 | $15.41 | $27 |
| Jan 2022 | $15.32 | $40 |
| Jan 2023 | $12.50 | $36 |
| Jan 2024 | $13.39 | $44 |
| Jan 2025 | $14.68 | $53 |
| Jan 2026 | $14.18 | $45 |
| Oct 2026 | $14.00 | $36 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Oct 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Label |
|---|---|
| North America Coleco | End label: for ColecoVision and ADAM |
- Region
- NA
- Released
- 1984
- Controller
- Hand controller
- Authenticity
- Low
A gentle sliding-picture puzzle for small children, ColecoVision-first and mainly of interest to collectors.
Coleco developed and published Fix-Up the Mix-Up Puzzler for the ColecoVision in 1984, and it was later ported to home computers. The player reassembles scrambled pictures, each made of three Dr. Seuss characters drawn from a cast that includes the Cat in the Hat and the Grinch. Coleco aimed it at children from four to ten, and Wikipedia notes the game claims to promote problem-solving and pattern recognition.
Computer Entertainer reviewed the cartridge in an issue that also covered Fortune Builder, but the surviving text does not say what it concluded. Treat it as a children's cartridge rather than something to play for challenge.
What the press said at the time
| Computer Entertainer Vol. 3 No. 8 | November 1984 | Graphics ★★★½ · Play-Action ★★★½ |
“In addition to crisp, colorful, and cute-as-a-button graphics, this is a fun game to play. … It would make a great game for a party!”
“This game fulfills any expectations that could have built up over the past year; it's cute, fun to play and captures that elusive Dr. Seuss quality perfectly.”
Computer Entertainer rated graphics first and play action second, from four symbols (excellent) to one (poor) — diamonds through early 1987, stars after — comparing each game only with other games for the same system.
How the ColecoVision version differs
The ColecoVision version came first, in 1984. The game was later ported to the Apple, Atari and Commodore home computers.
Worth knowing
- From the ColecoVision manual. Designed for children ages 4 to 10, with five levels from very simple to very complex; Level One lets kids mix and match heads, torsos and feet freely.
- From the ColecoVision manual. Six Seuss characters can appear, three per puzzle, including The Cat in the Hat and The Grinch.
- From the ColecoVision manual. From Level Two some pieces are upside down and a ROTATE key on the keypad turns them right-side up.
Before you buy
The game uses a keypad overlay, so a complete copy should include it; reproduction overlays are available. A standard ColecoVision controller is all it needs. The box adds a modest premium over a loose cart.
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