Matchbox: Emergency Patrol GBC box art

Game Boy Color · Racing

Matchbox: Emergency Patrol

Deep cut

SystemGame Boy Color
GenreRacing
DeveloperLucky Chicken Games, Inc.
PublisherMattel Electronics
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesMatchbox
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Released for the Game Boy Color, Matchbox: Emergency Patrol is a racing game developed by Lucky Chicken Games, Inc. and published by Mattel Electronics.

Among the 73 GBC racing games in our database, it ranks #23 by legacy score.

It is part of the Matchbox series. Lucky Chicken Games, Inc. also made BattleTanx and Hot Wheels: Stunt Track Driver for the GBC.

Matchbox: Emergency Patrol is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the GBC hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a story or exploration rather than laps
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Matchbox: Emergency Patrol is like

Racing games range from realistic driving to kart racers with weapons and shortcuts. Races are short, making them great for quick sessions and split-screen rivalries.

Tip for newcomers: Learn each track's racing line and braking points; in kart racers, item strategy matters as much as driving.

Matchbox: Emergency Patrol gameplay screenshot on GBC
In-game screenshot (GBC)

Matchbox: Emergency Patrol cheats & codes

2 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Infinite Time912B50C5

See all Matchbox: Emergency Patrol cheats

Matchbox: Emergency Patrol 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.

Matchbox: Emergency Patrol FAQ

Who made Matchbox: Emergency Patrol?

It was developed by Lucky Chicken Games, Inc. and published by Mattel Electronics.

Is Matchbox: Emergency Patrol multiplayer?

No. Matchbox: Emergency Patrol is a single-player game.

How long does Matchbox: Emergency Patrol take to play?

As a racing game, Matchbox: Emergency Patrol 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 Matchbox: Emergency Patrol 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.

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