Hatris NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · Puzzle / Strategy

Hatris

SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1990
GenrePuzzle, Strategy
DeveloperBullet Proof Software
PublisherBullet Proof Software
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 7

Hatris is a puzzle game released in 1990 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Bullet Proof Software. It blends puzzle and strategy elements.

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 49 NES puzzle games in our database, it ranks #19 by legacy score.

Bullet Proof Software also made Yoshi's Cookie and Battle Storm 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 Hatris 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.

Hatris gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

Hatris cheats & codes

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

You only need to match 1 set of hats to get a worker moveIEXLAYPA
You need 10 less "hats" to finish each levelIEXEOKYA
You need 14 less "hats" to finish each levelPEXEOKYA
Set A Hat And Beat The Level03AA:00
Infinite Cash (One's Digit)03E8:09
Infinite Cash (Ten's Digit)03E9:09

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Hatris walkthroughs & guides

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

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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.

Hatris FAQ

When did Hatris come out on the NES?

Hatris was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990.

Who made Hatris?

It was developed by Bullet Proof Software.

Is Hatris multiplayer?

No. Hatris is a single-player game.

How long does Hatris take to play?

As a puzzle game, Hatris 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 Hatris 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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