Trouballs GBC box art

Game Boy Color · Puzzle

Trouballs

SystemGame Boy Color
Released2001
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperParagon Five, Inc.
PublisherCapcom
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
ESRBE
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 3

Released for the Game Boy Color in 2001, Trouballs is a puzzle game developed by Paragon Five, Inc. and published by Capcom.

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 #6 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)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want story, exploration or action
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Trouballs 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.

Trouballs gameplay screenshot on GBC
In-game screenshot (GBC)

Trouballs cheats & codes

10 codes on file (Game Genie, GameShark, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:

Infinite Time00B-DDE
Infinite Lives008-69F
Start With 9 Lives091-B1F

See all Trouballs cheats

Trouballs walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Trouballs.

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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.

Trouballs FAQ

When did Trouballs come out on the GBC?

Trouballs was released for the Game Boy Color in 2001.

Who made Trouballs?

It was developed by Paragon Five, Inc. and published by Capcom.

Is Trouballs multiplayer?

No. Trouballs is a single-player game.

How long does Trouballs take to play?

As a puzzle game, Trouballs 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 Trouballs 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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