Nintendo Entertainment System · Board, Card & Party
Shanghai
Deep cut
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1987 (originally 1986) |
| Genre | Board, Card & Party |
| Developer | Activision |
| Publisher | Sunsoft |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Shanghai |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1987, Shanghai is a board, card or party game developed by Activision and published by Sunsoft. This NES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1986.
It landed about 2 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1987 include Final Fantasy, Metal Gear and Mega Man. Among the 22 NES board, card & party games in our database, it ranks #10 by legacy score.
It is part of the Shanghai series. The series also appears on other systems with Shanghai (TurboGrafx-16) and Shanghai (Master System). Activision also made Swords and Serpents, Ultimate Air Combat and Predator 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)
- 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
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Shanghai 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.
Shanghai cheats & codes
5 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:
| Instantly Beat Game | 0094:00 |
|---|---|
| Instantly Beat Level | 0037:90 |
| Freeze Timer | 005A:00 |
| Infinite Hints | 0040:00 |
| Freeze Timer | 00A0:01
00A1:01 |
Shanghai walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Shanghai.
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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.
Shanghai FAQ
When did Shanghai come out on the NES?
Shanghai was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1987; the original game dates back to 1986.
Who made Shanghai?
It was developed by Activision and published by Sunsoft.
Is Shanghai multiplayer?
No. Shanghai is a single-player game.
How long does Shanghai take to play?
As a board, card or party game, Shanghai 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 Shanghai 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.