Kirby's Dream Land Classic
Game Boy · Pinball
Kirby's Pinball Land
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 |
| Genre | Pinball |
| Developer | HAL Laboratory |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Kirby |
| ESRB | KA |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 13 |
Released for the Game Boy in 1993, Kirby's Pinball Land is a pinball game developed by HAL Laboratory and published by Nintendo.
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 Mega Man IV. Among the 6 Game Boy pinball games in our database, it ranks #1 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 Block Ball. The series also appears on other systems with Kirby's Adventure (NES) and Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards (N64). HAL Laboratory also made High Stakes Gambling, Trax and Adventures of Lolo for the Game Boy.
Kirby's Pinball Land is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to race and compete
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you want to experience one of the Game Boy's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want variety beyond one or a few tables
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Kirby's Pinball Land is like
Video pinball recreates the flippers, ramps and bumpers of the real thing, often with tables that would be impossible in the physical world.
Tip for newcomers: Learn to trap the ball on a raised flipper to set up your shots, and look for the table's multiball triggers.
Kirby's Pinball Land cheats & codes
73 codes on file (Game Genie, GameShark, Xploder). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| 30 Seconds Allowed In Wispy-Woods Bonus Room | 300-B99-6EB |
|---|---|
| 99 Seconds Allowed In Wispy-Woods Bonus Room | 990-B99-6EB |
| Infinite Bonus Room Time (Switch Off To Exit) | FAF-1AA-4C1 |
| Infinite Balls | 005-34B-E69 |
| Start With 5 Balls | 054-7CF-E66 |
| Start With 1 Ball | 014-7CF-E66 |
Kirby's Pinball Land 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 Pinball Land FAQ
When did Kirby's Pinball Land come out on the Game Boy?
Kirby's Pinball Land was released for the Game Boy in 1993.
Who made Kirby's Pinball Land?
It was developed by HAL Laboratory and published by Nintendo.
Is Kirby's Pinball Land multiplayer?
No. Kirby's Pinball Land is a single-player game.
How long does Kirby's Pinball Land take to play?
As a pinball game, Kirby's Pinball Land 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 Kirby's Pinball Land 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.