Kickle Cubicle NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · Puzzle

Kickle Cubicle

SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1990
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperIrem
PublisherNintendo
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 7

Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990, Kickle Cubicle is a puzzle game developed by Irem and published by Nintendo.

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 #20 by legacy score.

Irem also made Kid Niki: Radical Ninja, 10-Yard Fight and Holy Diver 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 Kickle Cubicle 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.

Kickle Cubicle gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

Kickle Cubicle cheats & codes

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

Infinite LivesSXEAATVG
Stop TimerSXNGSVVK
Faster TimerYENKXVZA
Slower TimerYENKXVZE
Start On Land 2GZKATXSE GZUISOSE PAUIOPAA
Start On Land 3GZKATXSE GZUISOSE ZAUIOPAA

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Kickle Cubicle walkthroughs & guides

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

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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.

Kickle Cubicle FAQ

When did Kickle Cubicle come out on the NES?

Kickle Cubicle was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990.

Who made Kickle Cubicle?

It was developed by Irem and published by Nintendo.

Is Kickle Cubicle multiplayer?

No. Kickle Cubicle is a single-player game.

How long does Kickle Cubicle take to play?

As a puzzle game, Kickle Cubicle 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 Kickle Cubicle 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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