Cool Hand Game Boy box art

Game Boy · Board, Card & Party

Cool Hand

SystemGame Boy
Released1998
GenreBoard, Card & Party
DeveloperTarantula Studios
PublisherTake 2 Interactive
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut

Released for the Game Boy in 1998, Cool Hand is a board, card or party game developed by Tarantula Studios and published by Take 2 Interactive.

It landed about 9 years into the Game Boy's life. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1998 include Pokémon Blue, Pokémon Red and Frogger.

Tarantula Studios also made Reservoir Rat for the Game Boy.

Cool Hand is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

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 action or story rather than tabletop-style play
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Cool Hand is like

Board, card, quiz and party games bring tabletop classics and social games to the screen, from chess and mahjong to trivia and casino games.

Tip for newcomers: These games are usually best with company; check how many players are supported before game night.

Cool Hand gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

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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.

Cool Hand FAQ

When did Cool Hand come out on the Game Boy?

Cool Hand was released for the Game Boy in 1998.

Who made Cool Hand?

It was developed by Tarantula Studios and published by Take 2 Interactive.

Is Cool Hand multiplayer?

No. Cool Hand is a single-player game.

How long does Cool Hand take to play?

As a board, card or party game, Cool Hand 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.

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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