Sega Master System · Board, Card & Party
Shanghai
Deep cut
| System | Sega Master System |
|---|---|
| Genre | Board, Card & Party |
| Developer | SEGA |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Shanghai |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Released for the Sega Master System, Shanghai is a board, card or party game developed by SEGA.
It is part of the Shanghai series. The series also appears on other systems with Shanghai (TurboGrafx-16) and Shanghai (NES). SEGA also made Alex Kidd in Miracle World, Phantasy Star and Hang-On for the Master System.
Shanghai 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 Master System hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want action or story rather than tabletop-style play
What playing Shanghai is like
Board, card, quiz and party games bring tabletop classics and social games to the screen, from chess and mahjong to trivia and casino games.
Tip for newcomers: These games are usually best with company; check how many players are supported before game night.
Shanghai cheats & codes
4 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| 2 Tiles Remaining | 00C1-1C02 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Time | 00C1-1200 |
Shanghai walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Shanghai.
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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.
Shanghai FAQ
Who made Shanghai?
It was developed by SEGA.
Is Shanghai multiplayer?
Yes. Shanghai supports up to 2 players.
How long does Shanghai take to play?
As a board, card or party game, Shanghai 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 Shanghai 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.