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Nintendo Entertainment System · Board, Card & Party

Double Dare

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SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1990 (originally 1988)
GenreBoard, Card & Party
DeveloperRareware
PublisherGameTek
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990, Double Dare is a board, card or party game developed by Rareware and published by GameTek. This NES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1988.

It landed about 5 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1990 include Final Fantasy III, Dr. Mario and Mega Man 3. Among the 22 NES board, card & party games in our database, it ranks #11 by legacy score.

Rareware also made Battletoads, Battletoads & Double Dragon and Cobra Triangle for the NES.

Double Dare 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 NES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

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

What playing Double Dare 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.

Double Dare gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

Double Dare cheats & codes

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

Infinite Time To Answer QuestionsSXXANUVK
Team 1 Money Modifier0606:00
Team 2 Money Modifier0607:00
Fake? Team 2 Money Modifier (See Note)05F2:00
Fake? Team 2 Money Modifier (See Above Note)05F5:00
Infinite Time To Answer Question0568:0F

See all Double Dare cheats

Double Dare walkthroughs & guides

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

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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.

Double Dare FAQ

When did Double Dare come out on the NES?

Double Dare was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990; the original game dates back to 1988.

Who made Double Dare?

It was developed by Rareware and published by GameTek.

Is Double Dare multiplayer?

Yes. Double Dare supports up to 2 players.

How long does Double Dare take to play?

As a board, card or party game, Double Dare 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 Double Dare 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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