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Game Boy · Puzzle
Klax
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Released | 1990 |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | Atari Games |
| Publisher | Mindscape, |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut |
Released for the Game Boy in 1990, Klax is a puzzle game developed by Atari Games and published by Mindscape,.
It came out in the Game Boy's second year on the market. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1990 include DuckTales, The Final Fantasy Legend and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Fall of the Foot Clan.
Klax 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 Klax 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.
Klax cheats & codes
14 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:
| Infinite lives | 001-4FB-3BA |
|---|---|
| Can't drop a single tile (levels 1-5) | 015-FAB-E66 |
| Can drop 8 tiles (levels 1-5) | 085-FAB-E66 |
| Can't drop a single tile (levels 6-10) | 016-0CB-F7A |
| Can drop 8 tiles (levels 6-10) | 086-0CB-F7A |
| Can't drop a single tile (levels 11-99) | 016-18B-F7E |
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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.
Klax FAQ
When did Klax come out on the Game Boy?
Klax was released for the Game Boy in 1990.
Who made Klax?
It was developed by Atari Games and published by Mindscape,.
Is Klax multiplayer?
Yes. Klax supports up to 2 players.
How long does Klax take to play?
As a puzzle game, Klax 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.
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