Game Boy Color · Strategy
Chessmaster
| System | Game Boy Color |
|---|---|
| Released | 1999 |
| Genre | Strategy |
| Developer | Park Place Productions |
| Publisher | Mindscape |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
Developed by Park Place Productions and published by Mindscape, Chessmaster arrived on the Game Boy Color in 1999 as a strategy game.
It came out in the GBC's second year on the market. Other notable GBC releases from 1999 include Pokémon Pinball, Conker's Pocket Tales and Bugs Bunny & Lola Bunny: Operation Carrot Patch. Among the 26 GBC strategy games in our database, it ranks #11 by legacy score.
Chessmaster supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the GBC hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want quick action without planning ahead
What playing Chessmaster is like
Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.
Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.
Chessmaster cheats & codes
1 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:
| Move Pieces Anywhere | 007-83D-A2D
187-95D-4CA
187-53D-4CA |
|---|
Chessmaster walkthroughs & guides
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Playing GBC games today
GBC games are compact and colorful, and many are available on Nintendo Switch Online. Cartridges also play on the Game Boy Advance.
Chessmaster FAQ
When did Chessmaster come out on the GBC?
Chessmaster was released for the Game Boy Color in 1999.
Who made Chessmaster?
It was developed by Park Place Productions and published by Mindscape.
Is Chessmaster multiplayer?
Yes. Chessmaster supports up to 2 players.
How long does Chessmaster take to play?
As a strategy game, Chessmaster typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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