Pop'n Pop GBC box art

Game Boy Color · Puzzle

Pop'n Pop

Deep cut

SystemGame Boy Color
Released2001 (originally 1998)
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperImaginative Technology Land
PublisherJorudan
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Pop'n Pop is a puzzle game released in 2001 for the Game Boy Color, developed by Imaginative Technology Land and published by Jorudan. This GBC release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1998.

It landed about 3 years into the GBC's life. Other notable GBC releases from 2001 include Pokémon Crystal, Resident Evil Gaiden and Mega Man Xtreme. Among the 38 GBC puzzle games in our database, it ranks #15 by legacy score.

Pop'n Pop 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 Pop'n Pop 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.

Pop'n Pop gameplay screenshot on GBC
In-game screenshot (GBC)

Pop'n Pop 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.

Pop'n Pop FAQ

When did Pop'n Pop come out on the GBC?

Pop'n Pop was released for the Game Boy Color in 2001; the original game dates back to 1998.

Who made Pop'n Pop?

It was developed by Imaginative Technology Land and published by Jorudan.

Is Pop'n Pop multiplayer?

Yes. Pop'n Pop supports up to 2 players.

How long does Pop'n Pop take to play?

As a puzzle game, Pop'n Pop 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 Pop'n Pop 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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