Championship Pool Genesis box art

Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Sports

Championship Pool

Deep cut

SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
Released1993
GenreSports
DeveloperBitmasters, Inc.
PublisherMindscape
Players1–8 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Championship Pool is a sports game released in 1993 for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, developed by Bitmasters, Inc. and published by Mindscape.

It landed about 4 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1993 include Mortal Kombat, Flashback and Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball.

Bitmasters, Inc. also made NCAA Final Four Basketball for the Genesis.

Championship Pool supports up to 8 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • 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 Genesis hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing Championship Pool is like

Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.

Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Championship Pool gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

Championship Pool cheats & codes

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

Always Player 1's TurnFFD2F7:00
Always Player 2's TurnFFD2F7:01

See all Championship Pool cheats

Championship Pool walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Championship Pool.

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Playing Genesis games today

Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.

Championship Pool FAQ

When did Championship Pool come out on the Genesis?

Championship Pool was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1993.

Who made Championship Pool?

It was developed by Bitmasters, Inc. and published by Mindscape.

Is Championship Pool multiplayer?

Yes. Championship Pool supports up to 8 players.

How long does Championship Pool take to play?

As a sports game, Championship Pool 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 Championship Pool 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.

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