Shufflepuck Café NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · Sports

Shufflepuck Café

Deep cut

SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1990 (originally 1989)
GenreSports
DeveloperBrøderbund Software
PublisherPony Canyon
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Shufflepuck Café is a sports game released in 1990 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Brøderbund Software and published by Pony Canyon. This NES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1989.

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.

Brøderbund Software also made Prince of Persia, Championship Lode Runner and Choplifter for the NES.

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

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • 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 need current teams and rosters
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Shufflepuck Café is like

Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.

Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Shufflepuck Café gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

Shufflepuck Café cheats & codes

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

Only 1 Point Needed To Win060F:0F
Opponent Can't Score064F:00
Opponent Doesn't Move064D:06

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Shufflepuck Café 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.

Shufflepuck Café FAQ

When did Shufflepuck Café come out on the NES?

Shufflepuck Café was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990; the original game dates back to 1989.

Who made Shufflepuck Café?

It was developed by Brøderbund Software and published by Pony Canyon.

Is Shufflepuck Café multiplayer?

No. Shufflepuck Café is a single-player game.

How long does Shufflepuck Café take to play?

As a sports game, Shufflepuck Café 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 Shufflepuck Café 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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