Nintendo Entertainment System · Strategy / Board, Card & Party
Anticipation
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1988 |
| Genre | Strategy, Board, Card & Party |
| Developer | Rareware |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–4 players |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 7 |
Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1988, Anticipation is a strategy game developed by Rareware and published by Nintendo. It blends strategy and board, card & party elements.
It landed about 3 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1988 include Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Mario Bros. 2 and Final Fantasy II. Among the 36 NES strategy games in our database, it ranks #5 by legacy score.
Rareware also made Battletoads, Battletoads & Double Dragon and Cobra Triangle for the NES.
Anticipation 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 weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you have a friend to play against
Maybe skip it if…
- you want quick action without planning ahead
What playing Anticipation 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.
Anticipation cheats & codes
7 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| More Time To Answer Questions | ZUUPYNPP |
|---|---|
| Less Time To Answer Questions | YEUPYNPO |
| Infinite Chances | AANZATEG |
Anticipation walkthroughs & guides
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Playing NES games today
NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Anticipation FAQ
When did Anticipation come out on the NES?
Anticipation was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1988.
Who made Anticipation?
It was developed by Rareware and published by Nintendo.
Is Anticipation multiplayer?
Yes. Anticipation supports up to 4 players.
How long does Anticipation take to play?
As a strategy game, Anticipation 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 Anticipation 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.