Soccer Mania Game Boy box art

Game Boy · Sports

Soccer Mania

Deep cut

SystemGame Boy
Released1992
GenreSports
DeveloperKitty Group
PublisherSony Electronic Publishing
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Soccer Mania is a sports game released in 1992 for the Game Boy, developed by Kitty Group and published by Sony Electronic Publishing.

It landed about 3 years into the Game Boy's life. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1992 include Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins, Kirby's Dream Land and Mega Man III.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • 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 need current teams and rosters
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

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

Soccer Mania cheats & codes

8 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

You have 99 pts.01999DC4
Com Score Is Always 001009EC4
Your Team Modifier010?40C4
Com's Team Modifier010?41C4

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Soccer 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.

Soccer Mania FAQ

When did Soccer Mania come out on the Game Boy?

Soccer Mania was released for the Game Boy in 1992.

Who made Soccer Mania?

It was developed by Kitty Group and published by Sony Electronic Publishing.

Is Soccer Mania multiplayer?

No. Soccer Mania is a single-player game.

How long does Soccer Mania take to play?

As a sports game, Soccer 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 Soccer 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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