Pieces SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Puzzle

Pieces

Deep cut

SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1994
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperHori Electric Co., Ltd.
PublisherAtlus
Players1–5 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
ESRBKA
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Developed by Hori Electric Co., Ltd. and published by Atlus, Pieces arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1994 as a puzzle game.

It landed about 3 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1994 include Final Fantasy VI, Donkey Kong Country and Super Metroid.

Pieces supports up to 5 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 Pieces 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.

Pieces gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

Pieces cheats & codes

5 codes on file (Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Pro Action Replay codes to start with:

Unlimited Time7E2D5409 7E2D5609
Computer Loses!7E17E800 7E17CA00 7E17AE00

See all Pieces cheats

Pieces walkthroughs & guides

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

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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.

Pieces FAQ

When did Pieces come out on the SNES?

Pieces was released for the Super Nintendo in 1994.

Who made Pieces?

It was developed by Hori Electric Co., Ltd. and published by Atlus.

Is Pieces multiplayer?

Yes. Pieces supports up to 5 players.

How long does Pieces take to play?

As a puzzle game, Pieces 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 Pieces 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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