Wacky Races GBC box art

Game Boy Color · Racing

Wacky Races

Deep cut

SystemGame Boy Color
GenreRacing
DeveloperVelez & Dubail
PublisherInfogrames
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesWacky Races
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Released for the Game Boy Color, Wacky Races is a racing game developed by Velez & Dubail and published by Infogrames.

Among the 73 GBC racing games in our database, it ranks #25 by legacy score.

It is part of the Wacky Races series. The series also appears on other systems with Wacky Races (NES) and Wacky Races: Crash and Dash (DS). Velez & Dubail also made Test Drive Le Mans, Supercross Freestyle and V-Rally: Championship Edition for the GBC.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

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 Wacky Races 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.

Wacky Races gameplay screenshot on GBC
In-game screenshot (GBC)

Wacky Races cheats & codes

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

View EndingFE1-8EF-195
Stage Skip007-D9F-D56

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Wacky Races 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.

Wacky Races FAQ

Who made Wacky Races?

It was developed by Velez & Dubail and published by Infogrames.

Is Wacky Races multiplayer?

No. Wacky Races is a single-player game.

How long does Wacky Races take to play?

As a racing game, Wacky Races 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 Wacky Races 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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