Championship Pony DS box art

Nintendo DS · Simulation

Championship Pony

Deep cut

SystemNintendo DS
Released2008
GenreSimulation
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Championship Pony arrived on the Nintendo DS in 2008 as a simulation game.

It landed about 4 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2008 include Pokémon Platinum, Professor Layton and the Curious Village and Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you've played the DS hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want clear goals and a defined ending

What playing Championship Pony is like

Simulation games model a system and let you play inside it, whether that means building a city, flying a plane, raising a pet or running a business.

Tip for newcomers: Simulations are often open-ended. Set yourself small goals and enjoy experimenting with the systems.

Championship Pony gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Championship Pony walkthroughs & guides

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Championship Pony FAQ

When did Championship Pony come out on the DS?

Championship Pony was released for the Nintendo DS in 2008.

How long does Championship Pony take to play?

As a simulation game, Championship Pony typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Championship Pony 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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