Oscar's Trash Race is a classic Atari 2600 game where three little grouches, Herman, Grungetta, and Sloppy, compete in the Grouch Day Picnic Trash Race. The objective of the game is to collect trash items dumped by the truck and return them to the top of the screen, while avoiding puddles that will slow you down.
The gameplay consists of multiple games with increasing difficulty levels. In each game, the player must select the correct grouch from a set of options, depending on the number of items dumped by the truck. The player earns points for collecting and returning trash, as well as jumping over puddles. However, stepping into a puddle will delay the player's progress.
Games become progressively more challenging as the player progresses through the levels, with more trash items being dumped and additional obstacles like rain and blue puddles to contend with. The game ends when Slimey the inchworm reaches the other side of the screen, and the player earns points for both collecting trash and completing races.
The game features a variety of items that can be collected, including bones, hangers, coffee mugs, and more. The game is suitable for children aged three to seven.