Dr. Mario Classic
Nintendo Entertainment System · Puzzle / Strategy
Clu Clu Land
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1985 |
| Genre | Puzzle, Strategy |
| Developer | Nintendo |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 17 |
Clu Clu Land is a puzzle game released in 1985 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Nintendo. It blends puzzle and strategy 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 #4 by legacy score.
Nintendo also made Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. 3 and Super Mario Bros. 2 for the NES.
Clu Clu Land 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 want to experience one of the NES's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
What playing Clu Clu Land 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.
Clu Clu Land cheats & codes
28 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Both Players Have Infinite Lives | GXLILL |
|---|---|
| Infinite Time | GZPGSL |
| Both Players Start With 1 Life | PAGKGL |
| Both Players Start With 10 Lives | APGKGL |
| Increase Extra Time | TEYIGL |
| Player 2 Has Only 1 Life | VTSKPLSA |
Clu Clu Land walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Clu Clu Land.
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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.
Clu Clu Land FAQ
When did Clu Clu Land come out on the NES?
Clu Clu Land was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1985.
Who made Clu Clu Land?
It was developed by Nintendo.
Is Clu Clu Land multiplayer?
Yes. Clu Clu Land supports up to 2 players.
How long does Clu Clu Land take to play?
As a puzzle game, Clu Clu Land 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 Clu Clu Land 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.