Pipe Dream Game Boy box art

Game Boy · Puzzle

Pipe Dream

SystemGame Boy
Released1990
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperThe Assembly Line
PublisherBullet Proof Software
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut

Pipe Dream is a puzzle game released in 1990 for the Game Boy, developed by The Assembly Line and published by Bullet Proof Software.

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.

Pipe Dream 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 Pipe Dream 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.

Pipe Dream gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

Pipe Dream cheats & codes

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

Infinite Distance010602C1

See all Pipe Dream cheats

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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.

Pipe Dream FAQ

When did Pipe Dream come out on the Game Boy?

Pipe Dream was released for the Game Boy in 1990.

Who made Pipe Dream?

It was developed by The Assembly Line and published by Bullet Proof Software.

Is Pipe Dream multiplayer?

Yes. Pipe Dream supports up to 2 players.

How long does Pipe Dream take to play?

As a puzzle game, Pipe Dream 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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