Game Boy Advance · Board, Card & Party / Adventure
Barnyard
Deep cut
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2006 |
| Genre | Board, Card & Party, Adventure, Puzzle |
| Developer | Halfbrick |
| Publisher | THQ |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Developed by Halfbrick and published by THQ, Barnyard arrived on the Game Boy Advance in 2006 as a board, card or party game. It blends board, card & party, adventure and puzzle elements.
It landed about 5 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2006 include Mother 3, Rhythm Tengoku and Drill Dozer. Among the 43 GBA board, card & party games in our database, it ranks #8 by legacy score.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want action or story rather than tabletop-style play
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Barnyard is like
Board, card, quiz and party games bring tabletop classics and social games to the screen, from chess and mahjong to trivia and casino games.
Tip for newcomers: These games are usually best with company; check how many players are supported before game night.
Barnyard walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Barnyard.
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Playing GBA games today
The GBA is one of the best-value retro libraries around, with deep RPGs and tactics games that suit portable play. A growing selection is on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, and Rec0m88 supports GBA if you own the games.
Barnyard FAQ
When did Barnyard come out on the GBA?
Barnyard was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2006.
Who made Barnyard?
It was developed by Halfbrick and published by THQ.
Is Barnyard multiplayer?
No. Barnyard is a single-player game.
How long does Barnyard take to play?
As a board, card or party game, Barnyard typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Barnyard on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.