Home Alone for the Sega Game Gear is a video game adaptation of the popular 1990 holiday film of the same name. Released in 1992, it is a side-scrolling platformer where players take on the role of Kevin McCallister, a clever young boy who must defend his home from the notorious Wet Bandits, Harry and Marv. Players set up traps and use weapons to thwart the burglars while collecting valuable items throughout the house. The game captures the comedic charm of the movie while offering gameplay suited to the portable format of the Game Gear. Its genre blends action, strategy, and puzzle-solving elements.