Magical Tetris Challenge N64 box art

Nintendo 64 · Puzzle

Magical Tetris Challenge

SystemNintendo 64
Released1999
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperCapcom
PublisherActivision
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesMickey Mouse
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 9

Developed by Capcom and published by Activision, Magical Tetris Challenge arrived on the Nintendo 64 in 1999 as a puzzle game.

It landed about 3 years into the N64's life. Other notable N64 releases from 1999 include Resident Evil 2, Super Smash Bros. and Donkey Kong 64. Among the 10 N64 puzzle games in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.

It is part of the Mickey Mouse series; on the N64 you can also try Mickey's Speedway USA and Mickey no Racing Challenge USA. The series also appears on other systems with Mickey Mania (SNES) and Mickey Mania (Genesis). Capcom also made Mega Man 64 for the N64.

Magical Tetris Challenge 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

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want story, exploration or action

What playing Magical Tetris Challenge 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.

Magical Tetris Challenge gameplay screenshot on N64
In-game screenshot (N64)

Magical Tetris Challenge cheats & codes

10 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Activator 1 P1D00B49D0 0000
Activator 2 P1D00B49D1 0000
Dual Activator P1D10B49D0 0000
Score Modifier811D26A6 0000
Always Get 'Magical' Pieces811D267E DB20
Always Get 'Normal' Pieces811D267E CC0C

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Magical Tetris Challenge walkthroughs & guides

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Magical Tetris Challenge FAQ

When did Magical Tetris Challenge come out on the N64?

Magical Tetris Challenge was released for the Nintendo 64 in 1999.

Who made Magical Tetris Challenge?

It was developed by Capcom and published by Activision.

Is Magical Tetris Challenge multiplayer?

Yes. Magical Tetris Challenge supports up to 2 players.

How long does Magical Tetris Challenge take to play?

As a puzzle game, Magical Tetris Challenge 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 Magical Tetris Challenge 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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