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Wave Race
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Released | 1992 |
| Genre | Racing |
| Developer | Pax Softnica |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–4 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Wave Race |
| ESRB | KA |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 7 |
Wave Race is a racing game released in 1992 for the Game Boy, developed by Pax Softnica and published by Nintendo.
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. Among the 29 Game Boy racing games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the Wave Race series. The series also appears on other systems with Wave Race 64 (N64). Pax Softnica also made Top Rank Tennis for the Game Boy.
Wave Race 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
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a story or exploration rather than laps
What playing Wave Race is like
Racing games range from realistic driving to kart racers with weapons and shortcuts. Races are short, making them great for quick sessions and split-screen rivalries.
Tip for newcomers: Learn each track's racing line and braking points; in kart racers, item strategy matters as much as driving.
Wave Race cheats & codes
10 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| No Turbo Boost | 002-40E-19A |
|---|---|
| Infinite Turbo Boost | 002-CAE-19E |
| No Lap Timer | 003-B7A-6E2 |
| Start With 800cc Bike | 3E9-65B-6EA
029-66B-E66
009-67B-5D4 |
| Start With 650cc Bike | 3E9-65B-6EA
019-66B-E66
009-67B-5D4 |
Wave Race walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Wave Race.
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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.
Wave Race FAQ
When did Wave Race come out on the Game Boy?
Wave Race was released for the Game Boy in 1992.
Who made Wave Race?
It was developed by Pax Softnica and published by Nintendo.
Is Wave Race multiplayer?
Yes. Wave Race supports up to 4 players.
How long does Wave Race take to play?
As a racing game, Wave Race 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 Wave Race 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.