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Super Nintendo · Puzzle
Kirby's Avalanche
Certified classic
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1995 |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | HAL Laboratory |
| Publisher | Banpresto |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Kirby |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 13 |
Developed by HAL Laboratory and published by Banpresto, Kirby's Avalanche arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1995 as a puzzle game. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Kirby's Ghost Trap.
It landed about 4 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1995 include Chrono Trigger, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island and Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest. Among the 49 SNES puzzle games in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.
It is part of the Kirby series; on the SNES you can also try Kirby's Dream Land 3, Kirby Super Star and Kirby's Dream Course. The series also appears on other systems with Kirby's Adventure (NES) and Kirby's Dream Land (Game Boy). HAL Laboratory also made Alcahest, Arcana and Hyper Zone for the SNES.
Kirby's Avalanche 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 want to experience one of the SNES's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
What playing Kirby's Avalanche 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.
Kirby's Avalanche cheats & codes
81 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Boulder Warnings Don't Appear | 80A8-C4CD |
|---|---|
| Only Red Blobs Fall | CB60-C737
DD69-CD47
DD69-CD17 |
| Only Yellow Blobs Fall | CB60-C737
DF69-CD47
DF69-CD17 |
| Only Green Blobs Fall | CB60-C737
D769-CD47
D769-CD17 |
| Only Purple Blobs Fall | CB60-C737
D069-CD47
D069-CD17 |
| Only Blue Blobs Fall | CB60-C737
D969-CD47
D969-CD17 |
Kirby's Avalanche 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.
Kirby's Avalanche FAQ
When did Kirby's Avalanche come out on the SNES?
Kirby's Avalanche was released for the Super Nintendo in 1995.
Who made Kirby's Avalanche?
It was developed by HAL Laboratory and published by Banpresto.
Is Kirby's Avalanche multiplayer?
Yes. Kirby's Avalanche supports up to 2 players.
How long does Kirby's Avalanche take to play?
As a puzzle game, Kirby's Avalanche 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 Kirby's Avalanche 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.