The Money Game NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · Strategy / Simulation

The Money Game

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SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1988
GenreStrategy, Simulation
DeveloperSOFEL Co., Ltd.
PublisherSOFEL Co., Ltd.
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1988, The Money Game is a strategy game developed by SOFEL Co., Ltd.. It blends strategy and simulation elements.

It landed about 3 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1988 include Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Mario Bros. 2 and Final Fantasy II.

SOFEL Co., Ltd. also made Casino Kid, Wall Street Kid and KlashBall 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 weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want quick action without planning ahead
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing The Money Game is like

Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.

Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.

The Money Game gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

The Money Game cheats & codes

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

Level Select63B2:00
Lots of Cash & Stocks63B9:FF
Tons of Cash & Stocks63B8:FF

See all The Money Game cheats

The Money Game 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.

The Money Game FAQ

When did The Money Game come out on the NES?

The Money Game was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1988.

Who made The Money Game?

It was developed by SOFEL Co., Ltd..

Is The Money Game multiplayer?

No. The Money Game is a single-player game.

How long does The Money Game take to play?

As a strategy game, The Money Game typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about The Money Game 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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