Championship Pool SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Sports

Championship Pool

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SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1993
GenreSports
DeveloperBitmasters, Inc.
PublisherMajesco
Players1–8 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Championship Pool is a sports game released in 1993 for the Super Nintendo, developed by Bitmasters, Inc. and published by Majesco.

It landed about 2 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1993 include Super Mario All-Stars, Secret of Mana and The Lost Vikings.

Bitmasters, Inc. also made Primal Rage, Rampart and NCAA Final Four Basketball for the SNES.

Championship Pool supports up to 8 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the SNES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

Championship Pool gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

Championship Pool walkthroughs & guides

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Playing SNES games today

The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.

Championship Pool FAQ

When did Championship Pool come out on the SNES?

Championship Pool was released for the Super Nintendo in 1993.

Who made Championship Pool?

It was developed by Bitmasters, Inc. and published by Majesco.

Is Championship Pool multiplayer?

Yes. Championship Pool supports up to 8 players.

How long does Championship Pool take to play?

As a sports game, Championship Pool 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 Championship Pool 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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