Game Boy · Puzzle / Strategy
Boxxle
Deep cut
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Released | 1989 |
| Genre | Puzzle, Strategy |
| Developer | Atelier Double |
| Publisher | FCI |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Developed by Atelier Double and published by FCI, Boxxle arrived on the Game Boy in 1989 as a puzzle game. It blends puzzle and strategy elements.
It belongs to the Game Boy's earliest wave of games. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1989 include Super Mario Land, Tetris and Alleyway. Among the 76 Game Boy puzzle games in our database, it ranks #16 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)
- you've played the Game Boy hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Boxxle 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.
Boxxle cheats & codes
5 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:
| Walk thru walls | 217-A6F-C41 |
|---|---|
| Level Select | 0100EEC2 |
| Disable number-of-moves-taken counter | 008-30F-E6E
008-70F-E6E |
| Walk thru walls/push boxes thru walls | 217-B6F-E61
217-A6F-C41 |
| Always Have One Movement Only | 0100D7C2
0100D6C2 |
Boxxle walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Game Boy games today
Game Boy games were designed for short bursts on the go, which makes them ideal for a coffee break today. Many are available through Nintendo Switch Online, and original carts play on any later Game Boy model.
Boxxle FAQ
When did Boxxle come out on the Game Boy?
Boxxle was released for the Game Boy in 1989.
Who made Boxxle?
It was developed by Atelier Double and published by FCI.
Is Boxxle multiplayer?
No. Boxxle is a single-player game.
How long does Boxxle take to play?
As a puzzle game, Boxxle 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 Boxxle 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.