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Game Boy · Puzzle / Platformer
Nail 'n' Scale
Deep cut
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Released | 1990 |
| Genre | Puzzle, Platformer, Action |
| Developer | Data East |
| Publisher | Data East |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Released for the Game Boy in 1990, Nail 'n' Scale is a puzzle game developed by Data East. It blends puzzle, platformer and action elements.
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. Among the 76 Game Boy puzzle games in our database, it ranks #24 by legacy score.
Data East also made Joe & Mac, Captain America and The Avengers and Side Pocket for the Game Boy.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
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 Nail 'n' Scale 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.
Nail 'n' Scale cheats & codes
11 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Start With 1 Life | 004-B5F-F7A |
|---|---|
| Start With 9 Lives | 084-B5F-F7A |
| Infinite Lives | 00B-7EF-E65 |
Nail 'n' Scale 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.
Nail 'n' Scale FAQ
When did Nail 'n' Scale come out on the Game Boy?
Nail 'n' Scale was released for the Game Boy in 1990.
Who made Nail 'n' Scale?
It was developed by Data East.
Is Nail 'n' Scale multiplayer?
No. Nail 'n' Scale is a single-player game.
How long does Nail 'n' Scale take to play?
As a puzzle game, Nail 'n' Scale 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 Nail 'n' Scale 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.