Diner Dash DS box art

Nintendo DS · Strategy

Diner Dash

SystemNintendo DS
GenreStrategy
DeveloperGamelab
PublisherPlayFirst
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesDiner Dash
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 4

Released for the Nintendo DS, Diner Dash is a strategy game developed by Gamelab and published by PlayFirst.

It is part of the Diner Dash series; on the DS you can also try Diner Dash: Flo on the Go.

Diner Dash is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want quick action without planning ahead
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Diner Dash is like

Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.

Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.

Diner Dash gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Diner Dash cheats & codes

4 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:

Max/Infinite Score020E1118 0001869F
Slow Motion94000130 FFBF0000 12000D44 00000006 D2000000 00000000
Normal Speed94000130 FF7F0000 12000D44 00000001 D2000000 00000000
Unlock All Outfits and Restaurants220E06EC 00000001 220E06FC 00000001 220E06F4 00000001 220E0704 00000001

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Diner Dash walkthroughs & guides

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Playing DS games today

Many DS games rely on the touchscreen and stylus, so they play best on original hardware, a 3DS, or an emulator with mouse or touch input such as Rec0m88. The library is enormous, which makes a recommendation engine especially handy.

Diner Dash FAQ

Who made Diner Dash?

It was developed by Gamelab and published by PlayFirst.

Is Diner Dash multiplayer?

No. Diner Dash is a single-player game.

How long does Diner Dash take to play?

As a strategy game, Diner Dash 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 Diner Dash 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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