Skate or Die: Tour de Thrash Game Boy box art

Game Boy · Sports

Skate or Die: Tour de Thrash

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SystemGame Boy
Released1991
GenreSports
DeveloperElectronic Arts
PublisherElectronic Arts
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesSkate or Die
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Developed by Electronic Arts, Skate or Die: Tour de Thrash arrived on the Game Boy in 1991 as a sports game.

It landed about 2 years into the Game Boy's life. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1991 include Metroid II: Return of Samus, Final Fantasy Adventure and Yoshi. Among the 92 Game Boy sports games in our database, it ranks #22 by legacy score.

It is part of the Skate or Die series; on the Game Boy you can also try Skate or Die: Bad 'N Rad. The series also appears on other systems with Skate or Die 2: The Search for Double Trouble (NES) and Skate or Die! (NES). Electronic Arts also made Desert Strike and Road Rash for the Game Boy.

Skate or Die: Tour de Thrash supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • 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 need current teams and rosters

What playing Skate or Die: Tour de Thrash is like

Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.

Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Skate or Die: Tour de Thrash gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

Skate or Die: Tour de Thrash cheats & codes

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

Infinite Time0109C9C3

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Skate or Die: Tour de Thrash walkthroughs & guides

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Skate or Die: Tour de Thrash FAQ

When did Skate or Die: Tour de Thrash come out on the Game Boy?

Skate or Die: Tour de Thrash was released for the Game Boy in 1991.

Who made Skate or Die: Tour de Thrash?

It was developed by Electronic Arts.

Is Skate or Die: Tour de Thrash multiplayer?

Yes. Skate or Die: Tour de Thrash supports up to 2 players.

How long does Skate or Die: Tour de Thrash take to play?

As a sports game, Skate or Die: Tour de Thrash 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 Skate or Die: Tour de Thrash 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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