Game Boy · Strategy
Game Boy Wars
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 |
| Genre | Strategy |
| Developer | Nintendo |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Wars |
| ESRB | NOT RATED |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 5 |
Developed by Nintendo, Game Boy Wars arrived on the Game Boy in 1991 as a strategy game.
It landed about 2 years into the Game Boy's life. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1991 include Metroid II: Return of Samus, Final Fantasy Adventure and Yoshi. Among the 15 Game Boy strategy games in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.
It is part of the Wars series. The series also appears on other systems with Famicom Wars (NES) and Super Famicom Wars (SNES). Nintendo also made Pokémon Yellow, Super Mario Land and Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins for the Game Boy.
Game Boy Wars 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 weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you have a friend to play against
Maybe skip it if…
- you want quick action without planning ahead
What playing Game Boy Wars is like
Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.
Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.
Game Boy Wars cheats & codes
7 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Red star, mucho cash | 01FFE7FF |
|---|---|
| Red star, no cash | 0100E7FF |
| White moon, mucho cash | 01FFEAFF |
| White moon, no cash | 0100EAFF |
| Can Choose any unit you want to build | 01BE6BC5 |
| 90,000 Gold | 01099FC1 |
Game Boy Wars 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.
Game Boy Wars FAQ
When did Game Boy Wars come out on the Game Boy?
Game Boy Wars was released for the Game Boy in 1991.
Who made Game Boy Wars?
It was developed by Nintendo.
Is Game Boy Wars multiplayer?
Yes. Game Boy Wars supports up to 2 players.
How long does Game Boy Wars take to play?
As a strategy game, Game Boy Wars typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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