Great Ice Hockey Master System box art

Sega Master System · Sports

Great Ice Hockey

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SystemSega Master System
Released1986
GenreSports
DeveloperSEGA
PublisherSEGA
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Great Ice Hockey is a sports game released in 1986 for the Sega Master System, developed by SEGA.

It belongs to the Master System's earliest wave of games. Other notable Master System releases from 1986 include Alex Kidd in Miracle World, Black Belt and Fantasy Zone.

SEGA also made Alex Kidd in Miracle World, Phantasy Star and Hang-On for the Master System.

Great Ice Hockey supports up to 2 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 Master System hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Great Ice Hockey gameplay screenshot on Master System
In-game screenshot (Master System)

Great Ice Hockey cheats & codes

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

Team 2 Never Scored - In Total00C2-0F00
Team 2 Never Scored - In First Period00C2-0C00

See all Great Ice Hockey cheats

Great Ice Hockey walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Master System games today

The Master System library is full of colorful arcade-style games that are easy to pick up. Many titles also appear in Sega's official compilations.

Great Ice Hockey FAQ

When did Great Ice Hockey come out on the Master System?

Great Ice Hockey was released for the Sega Master System in 1986.

Who made Great Ice Hockey?

It was developed by SEGA.

Is Great Ice Hockey multiplayer?

Yes. Great Ice Hockey supports up to 2 players.

How long does Great Ice Hockey take to play?

As a sports game, Great Ice Hockey 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 Great Ice Hockey 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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