Kirby's Avalanche Classic
Game Boy · Puzzle
Kirby's Star Stacker
Deep cut
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | HAL Laboratory |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Kirby |
| ESRB | KA |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Developed by HAL Laboratory and published by Nintendo, Kirby's Star Stacker arrived on the Game Boy as a puzzle game.
Among the 76 Game Boy puzzle games in our database, it ranks #20 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). HAL Laboratory also made High Stakes Gambling, Trax and Adventures of Lolo for the Game Boy.
Kirby's Star Stacker 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 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 want story, exploration or action
What playing Kirby's Star Stacker is like
Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.
Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.
Kirby's Star Stacker cheats & codes
8 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Number Of Stars Modifier | 013109BC |
|---|---|
| Enable Insane Difficutly | 01012FD2 |
| Open All Normal Puzzles | 010705BC |
| Open All Hard Puzzles | 010F06BC |
| Open All Very Hard! Puzzles | 010F07BC |
| Open All Super Hard Puzzles | 010F08BC |
Kirby's Star Stacker 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 Star Stacker FAQ
Who made Kirby's Star Stacker?
It was developed by HAL Laboratory and published by Nintendo.
Is Kirby's Star Stacker multiplayer?
Yes. Kirby's Star Stacker supports up to 2 players.
How long does Kirby's Star Stacker take to play?
As a puzzle game, Kirby's Star Stacker 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 Star Stacker 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.