Goal! Game Boy box art

Game Boy · Sports

Goal!

SystemGame Boy
Released1993
GenreSports
DeveloperTOSE
PublisherJaleco
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
ESRBNOT RATED
LegacyDeep cut

Released for the Game Boy in 1993, Goal! is a sports game developed by TOSE and published by Jaleco.

It landed about 4 years into the Game Boy's life. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1993 include The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, Darkwing Duck and Kirby's Pinball Land.

TOSE also made Kirby's Block Ball, Hyper Lode Runner and Bases Loaded for the Game Boy.

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

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the Game Boy hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing Goal! is like

Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.

Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Goal! gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

Goal! cheats & codes

11 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:

Select Time Of Up To 99 Minutes Per Half633-ECB-5DE
No Goals Scored Against You By Computer00A-DAB-19A
Infinite Timer009-EFE-E6E
Some Teammates Have A Mega-Kick225-5BA-C46
Player 2 Is Fastest On The PitchFF5-5AA-CDE FF5-5BA-C46 FF5-5CA-CBE

See all Goal! cheats

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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.

Goal! FAQ

When did Goal! come out on the Game Boy?

Goal! was released for the Game Boy in 1993.

Who made Goal!?

It was developed by TOSE and published by Jaleco.

Is Goal! multiplayer?

Yes. Goal! supports up to 2 players.

How long does Goal! take to play?

As a sports game, Goal! 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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