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Game Boy · Puzzle
Mario's Picross
Deep cut
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | Nintendo |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Mario's Picross |
| ESRB | KA |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Released for the Game Boy, Mario's Picross is a puzzle game developed by Nintendo.
Among the 76 Game Boy puzzle games in our database, it ranks #21 by legacy score.
It is part of the Mario's Picross series. The series also appears on other systems with Mario's Super Picross (SNES). Nintendo also made Pokémon Yellow, Super Mario Land and Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins for the Game Boy.
Mario's Picross is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you've played the Game Boy hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Mario's Picross 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.
Mario's Picross cheats & codes
16 codes on file (GameShark, Other codes). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Infinite Time | 01090BD8 |
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Mario's Picross walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Mario's Picross.
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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.
Mario's Picross FAQ
Who made Mario's Picross?
It was developed by Nintendo.
Is Mario's Picross multiplayer?
No. Mario's Picross is a single-player game.
How long does Mario's Picross take to play?
As a puzzle game, Mario's Picross 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 Mario's Picross 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.