Nintendo 64 · Puzzle
Pokémon Puzzle League
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo 64 |
|---|---|
| Released | 2000 |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | Nintendo |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–4 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Pokemon |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 16 |
Released for the Nintendo 64 in 2000, Pokémon Puzzle League is a puzzle game developed by Nintendo.
It landed about 4 years into the N64's life. Other notable N64 releases from 2000 include The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, Paper Mario and Mario Party 3. Among the 10 N64 puzzle games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the Pokemon series; on the N64 you can also try Pokémon Snap, Pokémon Stadium and Pokémon Stadium 2. The series also appears on other systems with Pokémon Dash (DS). Nintendo also made Super Mario 64, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Mario Kart 64 for the N64.
Pokémon Puzzle League supports up to 4 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 want to experience one of the N64's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
What playing Pokémon Puzzle League 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.
Pokémon Puzzle League cheats & codes
13 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Enable Code (Must Be On) | F10A1AE2 0120 |
|---|---|
| Activator 1 P1 | D01AB824 0000 |
| Activator 2 P1 | D01AB825 0000 |
| Dual Activator P1 | D11AB824 0000 |
| Infinite Tries (Puzzle University) | 801A59FF 0004 |
| Max Tries Modifier (Puzzle University) | 801A59FB 0000 |
Pokémon Puzzle League walkthroughs & guides
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Playing N64 games today
The N64 is at its best with friends on the couch: its library is packed with four-player party, racing and shooter games. Selected titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack.
Pokémon Puzzle League FAQ
When did Pokémon Puzzle League come out on the N64?
Pokémon Puzzle League was released for the Nintendo 64 in 2000.
Who made Pokémon Puzzle League?
It was developed by Nintendo.
Is Pokémon Puzzle League multiplayer?
Yes. Pokémon Puzzle League supports up to 4 players.
How long does Pokémon Puzzle League take to play?
As a puzzle game, Pokémon Puzzle League 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 Pokémon Puzzle League 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.