Ka-blooey SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Puzzle

Ka-blooey

SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1992
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperKemco
PublisherKemco
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut

Ka-blooey is a puzzle game released in 1992 for the Super Nintendo, developed by Kemco.

It came out in the SNES's second year on the market. Other notable SNES releases from 1992 include The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Super Mario Kart and Final Fantasy V.

Kemco also made Top Gear, Brutal: Paws of Fury and Kid Klown in Crazy Chase for the SNES.

Ka-blooey supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • 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 want story, exploration or action

What playing Ka-blooey is like

Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.

Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.

Ka-blooey gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

Ka-blooey cheats & codes

422 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:

Infinite LivesC261-0F0D
Start With 1 Life Instead Of 5DF6B-D76D
Start With 3 LivesD76B-D76D
Start With 10 LivesDC6B-D76D
Start With 25 LivesFB6B-D76D
Start With 50 Lives746B-D76D

See all Ka-blooey cheats

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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.

Ka-blooey FAQ

When did Ka-blooey come out on the SNES?

Ka-blooey was released for the Super Nintendo in 1992.

Who made Ka-blooey?

It was developed by Kemco.

Is Ka-blooey multiplayer?

Yes. Ka-blooey supports up to 2 players.

How long does Ka-blooey take to play?

As a puzzle game, Ka-blooey 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.

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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