Top Rank Tennis Game Boy box art

Game Boy · Sports

Top Rank Tennis

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SystemGame Boy
Released1993
GenreSports
DeveloperPax Softnica
PublisherNintendo
Players1–4 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Top Rank Tennis is a sports game released in 1993 for the Game Boy, developed by Pax Softnica and published by Nintendo. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Top Ranking Tennis.

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.

Pax Softnica also made Wave Race for the Game Boy.

Top Rank Tennis supports up to 4 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 Top Rank Tennis 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Top Rank Tennis gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

Top Rank Tennis 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.

Top Rank Tennis FAQ

When did Top Rank Tennis come out on the Game Boy?

Top Rank Tennis was released for the Game Boy in 1993.

Who made Top Rank Tennis?

It was developed by Pax Softnica and published by Nintendo.

Is Top Rank Tennis multiplayer?

Yes. Top Rank Tennis supports up to 4 players.

How long does Top Rank Tennis take to play?

As a sports game, Top Rank Tennis 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 Top Rank Tennis 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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