Knowledge Adventure
Last updated: January 17, 2026
Overview
Knowledge Adventure is an American educational software publisher founded in 1991, best known for the JumpStart series of educational games for children. The company was acquired by Vivendi Universal Games (parent of Sierra Entertainment) in 2004, bringing it under the same corporate umbrella as Sierra’s properties.
Sierra Connection
After Vivendi’s acquisition, Knowledge Adventure continued development of the Dr. Brain educational game series, which was originally created by Sierra On-Line. The Dr. Brain franchise, designed by the Coles, featured puzzle games that challenged players with logic, science, and problem-solving activities.
Knowledge Adventure released several Dr. Brain titles in the late 1990s and 2000s, continuing the legacy of Sierra’s educational gaming division.
Games Published (Sierra Archive)
| Year | Game | Series |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Dr. Brain Thinking Games: IQ Adventure | Dr. Brain |
| 1998 | Dr. Brain Thinking Games: Puzzle Madness | Dr. Brain |
| 1999 | Dr. Brain: Action Reaction | Dr. Brain |
| 2011 | JumpStart Advanced: Adventures of Dr. Brain | Dr. Brain |
Related
- Original Series Creator: Sierra On-Line
- Parent Company: Vivendi Universal Games