Golden Nugget PS1 box art

PlayStation · Board, Card & Party

Golden Nugget

Deep cut

SystemPlayStation
Released1997
GenreBoard, Card & Party
DeveloperPoint of View
PublisherVirgin Interactive
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Golden Nugget is a board, card or party game released in 1997 for the PlayStation, developed by Point of View and published by Virgin Interactive.

It landed about 2 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1997 include Grand Theft Auto, Final Fantasy VII and Duke Nukem 3D. Among the 15 PS1 board, card & party games in our database, it ranks #10 by legacy score.

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

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 PS1 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 Golden Nugget 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.

Golden Nugget gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Golden Nugget cheats & codes

2 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Infinite Cash801E26A2 FFFF
Infinite Markers801E26B8 0009

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Golden Nugget walkthroughs & guides

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

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Playing PS1 games today

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Golden Nugget FAQ

When did Golden Nugget come out on the PS1?

Golden Nugget was released for the PlayStation in 1997.

Who made Golden Nugget?

It was developed by Point of View and published by Virgin Interactive.

Is Golden Nugget multiplayer?

No. Golden Nugget is a single-player game.

How long does Golden Nugget take to play?

As a board, card or party game, Golden Nugget 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 Golden Nugget 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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