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Pyramids of Ra
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | Source Research & Development Ltd. |
| Publisher | Matchbox International Ltd |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut |
Developed by Source Research & Development Ltd. and published by Matchbox International Ltd, Pyramids of Ra arrived on the Game Boy in 1993 as a puzzle game.
It landed about 4 years into the Game Boy's life. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1993 include The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, Darkwing Duck and Kirby's Pinball Land.
Pyramids of Ra 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 Pyramids of Ra 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.
Pyramids of Ra cheats & codes
11 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Energy Bar Doesn't Go Down When You Make A Move | FA5-8EB-4C1 |
|---|---|
| Start On Level 100 | 641-AB4-E6E
001-ACF-E6A |
| Start On Level 300 | 2C1-ABF-E6E
011-ACF-E6A |
| Start On Level 500 | F41-ABF-E6E
011-ACF-E6A |
| Only 1 Point Of Energy Per Move On First Attempt At Each Level (Instead Of 3) | A2A-C48-6EC
3CA-C68-19B
FAA-C38-4C1 |
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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.
Pyramids of Ra FAQ
When did Pyramids of Ra come out on the Game Boy?
Pyramids of Ra was released for the Game Boy in 1993.
Who made Pyramids of Ra?
It was developed by Source Research & Development Ltd. and published by Matchbox International Ltd.
Is Pyramids of Ra multiplayer?
No. Pyramids of Ra is a single-player game.
How long does Pyramids of Ra take to play?
As a puzzle game, Pyramids of Ra 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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