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Game Boy · Puzzle
Dr. Mario
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | Nintendo |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Mario |
| ESRB | NOT RATED |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 7 |
Developed by Nintendo, Dr. Mario arrived on the Game Boy as a puzzle game.
Among the 76 Game Boy puzzle games in our database, it ranks #6 by legacy score.
It is part of the Mario series. The series also appears on other systems with Super Mario 64 (N64) and Super Mario RPG (SNES). Nintendo also made Pokémon Yellow, Super Mario Land and Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins for the Game Boy.
Dr. Mario 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
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
What playing Dr. Mario 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.
Dr. Mario cheats & codes
4 codes on file (GameShark, Other codes). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Always Get Pill Modifier | 01??13C2 |
|---|---|
| Pill Colour Modifier | 01XX13C2 |
| Postion Of Pill Falling Modifier | 01XX13C3 |
Dr. Mario walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Dr. Mario.
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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.
Dr. Mario FAQ
Who made Dr. Mario?
It was developed by Nintendo.
Is Dr. Mario multiplayer?
Yes. Dr. Mario supports up to 2 players.
How long does Dr. Mario take to play?
As a puzzle game, Dr. Mario 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 Dr. Mario 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.