Shanghai Mini NGPC box art

Neo Geo Pocket Color · Board, Card & Party / Strategy

Shanghai Mini

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SystemNeo Geo Pocket Color
Released1999
GenreBoard, Card & Party, Strategy
DeveloperSNK
PublisherSNK
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Shanghai Mini is a board, card or party game released in 1999 for the Neo Geo Pocket Color, developed by SNK. It blends board, card & party and strategy elements.

It belongs to the NGPC's earliest wave of games. Other notable NGPC releases from 1999 include Pac-Man, Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure and Metal Slug 1st Mission.

SNK also made Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure, King of Fighters R-2: Pocket Fighting Series and NeoGeo Cup '98 Plus Color: Pocket Sports Series for the NGPC.

Shanghai Mini 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
  • you've played the NGPC hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want action or story rather than tabletop-style play

What playing Shanghai Mini is like

Board, card, quiz and party games bring tabletop classics and social games to the screen, from chess and mahjong to trivia and casino games.

Tip for newcomers: These games are usually best with company; check how many players are supported before game night.

Shanghai Mini gameplay screenshot on NGPC
In-game screenshot (NGPC)

Shanghai Mini cheats & codes

2 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:

Easy Win1BD8:02
Infinite Time0D19:01

See all Shanghai Mini cheats

Shanghai Mini walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Shanghai Mini.

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Playing NGPC games today

The NGPC library is compact and high quality, and several of its games have been re-released on modern platforms.

Shanghai Mini FAQ

When did Shanghai Mini come out on the NGPC?

Shanghai Mini was released for the Neo Geo Pocket Color in 1999.

Who made Shanghai Mini?

It was developed by SNK.

Is Shanghai Mini multiplayer?

Yes. Shanghai Mini supports up to 2 players.

How long does Shanghai Mini take to play?

As a board, card or party game, Shanghai Mini 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 Shanghai Mini 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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