Frogger Game Boy box art

Game Boy · Action

Frogger

SystemGame Boy
Released1998 (originally 1981)
GenreAction
DeveloperKonami
PublisherMajesco
Players1–2 players
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesFrogger
ESRBE
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 8

Frogger is an action game released in 1998 for the Game Boy, developed by Konami and published by Majesco. This Game Boy release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1981.

It landed about 9 years into the Game Boy's life. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1998 include Pokémon Blue, Pokémon Red and FIFA: Road to World Cup 98. Among the 97 Game Boy action games in our database, it ranks #12 by legacy score.

It is part of the Frogger series. The series also appears on other systems with Frogger (2600) and Frogger (5200). Konami also made Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge, Castlevania Legends and Castlevania: The Adventure for the Game Boy.

Frogger supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you have a friend to play against

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests

What playing Frogger is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

Frogger gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

Frogger cheats & codes

14 codes on file (GameShark, Xploder). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Road Lane 1900185C1
Road Lane 2900084C1
Road Lane 3900083C1
Road Lane 5900081C1
Water Lane 190017FC1
Water Lane 290007EC1

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Frogger 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.

Frogger FAQ

When did Frogger come out on the Game Boy?

Frogger was released for the Game Boy in 1998; the original game dates back to 1981.

Who made Frogger?

It was developed by Konami and published by Majesco.

Is Frogger multiplayer?

Yes. Frogger supports up to 2 players.

How long does Frogger take to play?

As an action game, Frogger typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Frogger 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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