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Nintendo Entertainment System · Puzzle / Platformer
Championship Lode Runner
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1985 |
| Genre | Puzzle, Platformer |
| Developer | Brøderbund Software |
| Publisher | Brøderbund Software |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Lode Runner |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 9 |
Championship Lode Runner is a puzzle game released in 1985 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Brøderbund Software. It blends puzzle and platformer elements.
It belongs to the NES's earliest wave of games. Other notable NES releases from 1985 include Super Mario Bros., Excitebike and Ice Climber. Among the 49 NES puzzle games in our database, it ranks #11 by legacy score.
It is part of the Lode Runner series. The series also appears on other systems with Lode Runner 3-D (N64). Brøderbund Software also made Prince of Persia, Choplifter and Karateka for the NES.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Championship Lode Runner is like
Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.
Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.
Championship Lode Runner cheats & codes
5 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | 0098:05 |
|---|---|
| Win Level Now | 0093:00 |
| Infinite Lives | SXSGZIVG |
| Invincibility | 009A:FF |
| Start With 9 Lives | PEPKYV |
Championship Lode Runner walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Championship Lode Runner.
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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.
Championship Lode Runner FAQ
When did Championship Lode Runner come out on the NES?
Championship Lode Runner was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1985.
Who made Championship Lode Runner?
It was developed by Brøderbund Software.
Is Championship Lode Runner multiplayer?
No. Championship Lode Runner is a single-player game.
How long does Championship Lode Runner take to play?
As a puzzle game, Championship Lode Runner 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 Championship Lode Runner 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.