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Game Boy · Action
Kirby's Block Ball
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Released | 1995 |
| Genre | Action |
| Developer | TOSE |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Kirby |
| ESRB | KA |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 12 |
Released for the Game Boy in 1995, Kirby's Block Ball is an action game developed by TOSE and published by Nintendo.
It landed about 6 years into the Game Boy's life. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1995 include Kirby's Dream Land 2, Donkey Kong Land and Street Fighter II. Among the 97 Game Boy action games in our database, it ranks #6 by legacy score.
It is part of the Kirby series; on the Game Boy you can also try Kirby's Dream Land, Kirby's Dream Land 2 and Kirby's Pinball Land. The series also appears on other systems with Kirby's Adventure (NES) and Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards (N64). TOSE also made Hyper Lode Runner, Bases Loaded and Legend of the River King GB for the Game Boy.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
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 want to experience one of the Game Boy's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Kirby's Block Ball 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.
Kirby's Block Ball cheats & codes
27 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | 0109C9C1 |
|---|---|
| Debug Menu Load Screen | 010152C1 |
| Debug Menu Screen (0-F) | 010X53C1 |
| Lives You Start With (0-63 Hexidecimal) (From Debug) | 01XXC9C1 |
| No. of Stars (0-63 Hexidecimal) (From Debug) | 01XX36C2 |
| Bonus (0-4) (From Debug) | 010XA2C0 |
Kirby's Block Ball 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.
Kirby's Block Ball FAQ
When did Kirby's Block Ball come out on the Game Boy?
Kirby's Block Ball was released for the Game Boy in 1995.
Who made Kirby's Block Ball?
It was developed by TOSE and published by Nintendo.
Is Kirby's Block Ball multiplayer?
No. Kirby's Block Ball is a single-player game.
How long does Kirby's Block Ball take to play?
As an action game, Kirby's Block Ball 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 Kirby's Block Ball 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.