Fun House NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · Action / Puzzle

Fun House

Deep cut

SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1991
GenreAction, Puzzle
DeveloperRealtime Associates
PublisherHiTech Software
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Developed by Realtime Associates and published by HiTech Software, Fun House arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991 as an action game. It blends action and puzzle elements.

It landed about 6 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1991 include Pac-Man, Battletoads and Yoshi.

Realtime Associates also made Maniac Mansion, Caesars Palace and Monster Truck Rally for the NES.

Fun House is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Fun House is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

Fun House gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

Fun House cheats & codes

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

Start With 1 TurnPEOGXALA
Start With 9 TurnsPEOGXALE
Slower TimerEAXOLVGL
Faster TimerYPXOLVGU
Quicker TurningZESXVGGA
More Time From Large Glop ClocksTOVOUEYE

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Fun House 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.

Fun House FAQ

When did Fun House come out on the NES?

Fun House was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991.

Who made Fun House?

It was developed by Realtime Associates and published by HiTech Software.

Is Fun House multiplayer?

No. Fun House is a single-player game.

How long does Fun House take to play?

As an action game, Fun House typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Fun House 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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