Sega Game Gear · Puzzle / Board, Card & Party
Ryukyu
Deep cut
| System | Sega Game Gear |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 (originally 1989) |
| Genre | Puzzle, Board, Card & Party |
| Developer | FACE |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Ryukyu |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
Ryukyu is a puzzle game released in 1991 for the Sega Game Gear, developed by FACE and published by SEGA. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Solitaire Poker. This Game Gear release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1989. It blends puzzle and board, card & party elements.
It belongs to the Game Gear's earliest wave of games. Other notable Game Gear releases from 1991 include Pac-Man, Crystal Warriors and Mappy. Among the 18 Game Gear puzzle games in our database, it ranks #8 by legacy score.
It is part of the Ryukyu series.
Ryukyu 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 Ryukyu 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.
Ryukyu walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Ryukyu.
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Ryukyu FAQ
When did Ryukyu come out on the Game Gear?
Ryukyu was released for the Sega Game Gear in 1991; the original game dates back to 1989.
Who made Ryukyu?
It was developed by FACE and published by SEGA.
Is Ryukyu multiplayer?
Yes. Ryukyu supports up to 2 players.
How long does Ryukyu take to play?
As a puzzle game, Ryukyu 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 Ryukyu 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.