5 in 1 FunPak Game Gear box art

Sega Game Gear · Puzzle / Board, Card & Party

5 in 1 FunPak

SystemSega Game Gear
Released1994
GenrePuzzle, Board, Card & Party
DeveloperBeam Software
PublisherInterplay
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
ESRBKA
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

5 in 1 FunPak is a puzzle game released in 1994 for the Sega Game Gear, developed by Beam Software and published by Interplay. Depending on the region, you may also know it as 5 in One FunPak. It blends puzzle and board, card & party elements.

It landed about 3 years into the Game Gear's life. Other notable Game Gear releases from 1994 include Sonic Drift, Sonic the Hedgehog: Triple Trouble and Shining Force: The Sword of Hajya. Among the 18 Game Gear puzzle games in our database, it ranks #9 by legacy score.

Beam Software also made Casino FunPak, Choplifter III and MLBPA Baseball for the Game Gear.

5 in 1 FunPak 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've played the Game Gear hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want story, exploration or action

What playing 5 in 1 FunPak 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.

5 in 1 FunPak gameplay screenshot on Game Gear
In-game screenshot (Game Gear)

5 in 1 FunPak cheats & codes

4 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Black/White # of Move Modifiers (Chess)00C4-22XX

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5 in 1 FunPak walkthroughs & guides

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5 in 1 FunPak FAQ

When did 5 in 1 FunPak come out on the Game Gear?

5 in 1 FunPak was released for the Sega Game Gear in 1994.

Who made 5 in 1 FunPak?

It was developed by Beam Software and published by Interplay.

Is 5 in 1 FunPak multiplayer?

Yes. 5 in 1 FunPak supports up to 2 players.

How long does 5 in 1 FunPak take to play?

As a puzzle game, 5 in 1 FunPak 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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