Loopz Game Boy box art

Game Boy · Puzzle

Loopz

SystemGame Boy
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperArgonaut Games
PublisherMindscape
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut

Developed by Argonaut Games and published by Mindscape, Loopz arrived on the Game Boy as a puzzle game.

Loopz 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 Loopz 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.

Loopz gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

Loopz cheats & codes

9 codes on file (GameShark, Other codes). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Infinite Time Bar016335C6

See all Loopz cheats

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Loopz FAQ

Who made Loopz?

It was developed by Argonaut Games and published by Mindscape.

Is Loopz multiplayer?

Yes. Loopz supports up to 2 players.

How long does Loopz take to play?

As a puzzle game, Loopz 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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