World Circuit Series Game Boy box art

Game Boy · Racing

World Circuit Series

SystemGame Boy
Released1992
GenreRacing
DeveloperKonami
PublisherKonami
Players1–4 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesF-1 Spirit
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

World Circuit Series is a racing game released in 1992 for the Game Boy, developed by Konami. Depending on the region, you may also know it as The Spirit of F-1.

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 #16 by legacy score.

It is part of the F-1 Spirit series. Konami also made Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge, Castlevania Legends and Castlevania: The Adventure for the Game Boy.

World Circuit Series 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 want a story or exploration rather than laps

What playing World Circuit Series 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.

World Circuit Series gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

World Circuit Series cheats & codes

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

No Loss Of Speed On Course You Take Your Finger From Acceleration Button00C-A0E-19E
No Loss Of Speed When You Leave Course (Except Hitting Walls)00A-E2E-3BE
No Qualifying Timer003-84F-3BE C93-85F-E69

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World Circuit Series 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.

World Circuit Series FAQ

When did World Circuit Series come out on the Game Boy?

World Circuit Series was released for the Game Boy in 1992.

Who made World Circuit Series?

It was developed by Konami.

Is World Circuit Series multiplayer?

Yes. World Circuit Series supports up to 4 players.

How long does World Circuit Series take to play?

As a racing game, World Circuit Series 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.

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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