Break Time: The National Pool Tour NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · Sports

Break Time: The National Pool Tour

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SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1993
GenreSports
DeveloperOpera House
PublisherFCI
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1993, Break Time: The National Pool Tour is a sports game developed by Opera House and published by FCI.

It landed about 8 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1993 include Kirby's Adventure, Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers 2 and DuckTales 2.

Break Time: The National Pool Tour supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • 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 NES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing Break Time: The National Pool Tour is like

Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.

Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Break Time: The National Pool Tour gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

Break Time: The National Pool Tour cheats & codes

14 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:

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Break Time: The National Pool Tour 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.

Break Time: The National Pool Tour FAQ

When did Break Time: The National Pool Tour come out on the NES?

Break Time: The National Pool Tour was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1993.

Who made Break Time: The National Pool Tour?

It was developed by Opera House and published by FCI.

Is Break Time: The National Pool Tour multiplayer?

Yes. Break Time: The National Pool Tour supports up to 2 players.

How long does Break Time: The National Pool Tour take to play?

As a sports game, Break Time: The National Pool Tour 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 Break Time: The National Pool Tour 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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