Mole Mania Game Boy box art

Game Boy · Puzzle / Action

Mole Mania

SystemGame Boy
Released1996
GenrePuzzle, Action
DeveloperNintendo EAD
PublisherNintendo
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
ESRBKA
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 8

Developed by Nintendo EAD and published by Nintendo, Mole Mania arrived on the Game Boy in 1996 as a puzzle game. It blends puzzle and action elements.

It landed about 7 years into the Game Boy's life. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1996 include Donkey Kong Land 2, Bomberman GB 3 and Tetris Blast. Among the 76 Game Boy puzzle games in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.

Mole Mania 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

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want story, exploration or action

What playing Mole Mania 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.

Mole Mania gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

Mole Mania cheats & codes

30 codes on file (Game Genie, GameShark). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:

Infinite Health1C6-DF8

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Mole Mania 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.

Mole Mania FAQ

When did Mole Mania come out on the Game Boy?

Mole Mania was released for the Game Boy in 1996.

Who made Mole Mania?

It was developed by Nintendo EAD and published by Nintendo.

Is Mole Mania multiplayer?

Yes. Mole Mania supports up to 2 players.

How long does Mole Mania take to play?

As a puzzle game, Mole Mania 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 Mole Mania 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.

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