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Sega Master System · Sports

Winter Olympics

SystemSega Master System
Released1993
GenreSports
DeveloperTiertex
PublisherU.S. Gold
Players1–4 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesWinter Olympic Games
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 8

Winter Olympics is a sports game released in 1993 for the Sega Master System, developed by Tiertex and published by U.S. Gold.

It landed about 7 years into the Master System's life. Other notable Master System releases from 1993 include Sonic Chaos, James Bond 007: The Duel and Fire and Ice. Among the 48 Master System sports games in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.

It is part of the Winter Olympic Games series. The series also appears on other systems with Nagano Winter Olympics '98 (N64) and Nagano Winter Olympics '98 (PS1). Tiertex also made World Cup USA '94, Star Wars and Heroes of the Lance for the Master System.

Winter Olympics supports up to 4 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

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Winter Olympics gameplay screenshot on Master System
In-game screenshot (Master System)

Winter Olympics cheats & codes

1 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:

Low Timer (One's Digit - Seconds)00C8-8984

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Winter Olympics 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.

Winter Olympics FAQ

When did Winter Olympics come out on the Master System?

Winter Olympics was released for the Sega Master System in 1993.

Who made Winter Olympics?

It was developed by Tiertex and published by U.S. Gold.

Is Winter Olympics multiplayer?

Yes. Winter Olympics supports up to 4 players.

How long does Winter Olympics take to play?

As a sports game, Winter Olympics 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 Winter Olympics 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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