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Yakuman
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Released | 1989 |
| Genre | Board, Card & Party |
| Developer | Intelligent Systems |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Yakuman |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 4 |
Released for the Game Boy in 1989, Yakuman is a board, card or party game developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo.
It belongs to the Game Boy's earliest wave of games. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1989 include Super Mario Land, Tetris and Alleyway. Among the 24 Game Boy board, card & party games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the Yakuman series. The series also appears on other systems with Yakuman DS (DS). Intelligent Systems also made Alleyway, Kaeru no Tame ni Kane wa Naru and Tetris Attack for the Game Boy.
Yakuman supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- 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 action or story rather than tabletop-style play
What playing Yakuman is like
Board, card, quiz and party games bring tabletop classics and social games to the screen, from chess and mahjong to trivia and casino games.
Tip for newcomers: These games are usually best with company; check how many players are supported before game night.
Yakuman walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Yakuman.
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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.
Yakuman FAQ
When did Yakuman come out on the Game Boy?
Yakuman was released for the Game Boy in 1989.
Who made Yakuman?
It was developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo.
Is Yakuman multiplayer?
Yes. Yakuman supports up to 2 players.
How long does Yakuman take to play?
As a board, card or party game, Yakuman 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 Yakuman 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.