Pong: The Next Level GBC box art

Game Boy Color · Puzzle

Pong: The Next Level

SystemGame Boy Color
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperEastridge Technology|Morning Star Multimedia
PublisherHasbro Interactive
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut

Developed by Eastridge Technology|Morning Star Multimedia and published by Hasbro Interactive, Pong: The Next Level arrived on the Game Boy Color as a puzzle game.

Pong: The Next Level 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 quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the GBC hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want story, exploration or action

What playing Pong: The Next Level is like

Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.

Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.

Pong: The Next Level gameplay screenshot on GBC
In-game screenshot (GBC)

Pong: The Next Level cheats & codes

7 codes on file (GameShark, Xploder). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Player A Score Modifier01004CC2
Player B Score Modifier01004DC2
Right Side Player Can't Hit Ball288-FCB-6EA DF8-FDB-6EA 038-FBB-E62

See all Pong: The Next Level cheats

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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.

Pong: The Next Level FAQ

Who made Pong: The Next Level?

It was developed by Eastridge Technology|Morning Star Multimedia and published by Hasbro Interactive.

Is Pong: The Next Level multiplayer?

Yes. Pong: The Next Level supports up to 2 players.

How long does Pong: The Next Level take to play?

As a puzzle game, Pong: The Next Level 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.

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