Sonic Skateboard

About

Sonic Skateboard is a small-screen action game attached to McDonald's Happy Meals in 2004. Two buttons handle left and right movement as you steer through three lanes filled with hazards. Bombs block random paths while scattered rings offer points and progression. Each level pushes faster as you dodge obstacles and collect 20 rings to advance. The final level ramps up the intensity before ending with a familiar green thumbs-up graphic from Sonic games of the era. This budget-friendly handheld title leans into retro speed and simplicity. With four escalating levels and a focus on reflexes, it captures the chaotic energy of Sonic's special stages in a pocket-sized format. Though buried under time and limited to LCD screens, it remains a brisk challenge for brief play sessions. The blend of risk and reward in open lanes keeps things tense, even if the hardware can't match modern polish.