Game Boy · Puzzle
Yoshi
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | Game Freak |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Yoshi puzzle |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 17 |
Developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo, Yoshi arrived on the Game Boy in 1991 as a puzzle game. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Mario & Yoshi.
It landed about 2 years into the Game Boy's life. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1991 include Metroid II: Return of Samus, Final Fantasy Adventure and Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge. Among the 76 Game Boy puzzle games in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.
It is part of the Yoshi puzzle series; on the Game Boy you can also try Yoshi's Cookie. The series also appears on other systems with Yoshi's Cookie (NES) and Yoshi (NES). Game Freak also made Pokémon Blue and Pokémon Red for the Game Boy.
Yoshi 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
- you want to experience one of the Game Boy's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
What playing Yoshi is like
Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.
Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.
Yoshi cheats & codes
19 codes on file (Game Genie, GameShark, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| At Random Intervals, 1 Block Comes Down Instead Of 2 | 003-BBE-193 |
|---|---|
| No Timer (For Game B) | 00C-71B-3BA |
| Start On Level 6 | 3EC-70D-081
06C-71D-2AC
22C-72D-F71 |
| Start On Level 8 | 3EC-70D-081
08C-71D-2AC
22C-72D-F71 |
Yoshi 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.
Yoshi FAQ
When did Yoshi come out on the Game Boy?
Yoshi was released for the Game Boy in 1991.
Who made Yoshi?
It was developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo.
Is Yoshi multiplayer?
Yes. Yoshi supports up to 2 players.
How long does Yoshi take to play?
As a puzzle game, Yoshi 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 Yoshi 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.