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Game Boy · Puzzle
Yoshi's Cookie
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Released | 1992 |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | Home Data |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–4 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Yoshi puzzle |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 5 |
Yoshi's Cookie is a puzzle game released in 1992 for the Game Boy, developed by Home Data 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 76 Game Boy puzzle games in our database, it ranks #11 by legacy score.
It is part of the Yoshi puzzle series; on the Game Boy you can also try Yoshi. The series also appears on other systems with Yoshi's Cookie (NES) and Yoshi (NES).
Yoshi's Cookie supports up to 4 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 story, exploration or action
What playing Yoshi's Cookie 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's Cookie cheats & codes
12 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| (In Game Type B) The First Row is Venus Fly Trap (First Round Only) | 011186CB |
|---|---|
| Starting Height Modifier (Regardless Of Level-Type B) | 01??B7C6 |
| Starting Level Modifier | 01??CFC6 |
| Secret Mode | 010A3AC1 |
Yoshi's Cookie 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's Cookie FAQ
When did Yoshi's Cookie come out on the Game Boy?
Yoshi's Cookie was released for the Game Boy in 1992.
Who made Yoshi's Cookie?
It was developed by Home Data and published by Nintendo.
Is Yoshi's Cookie multiplayer?
Yes. Yoshi's Cookie supports up to 4 players.
How long does Yoshi's Cookie take to play?
As a puzzle game, Yoshi's Cookie 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's Cookie 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.