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Super Nintendo · Puzzle / Board, Card & Party
Shanghai III
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| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1994 (originally 1993) |
| Genre | Puzzle, Board, Card & Party |
| Developer | Kuusou Kagaku |
| Publisher | Sunsoft |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Shanghai |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
Shanghai III is a puzzle game released in 1994 for the Super Nintendo, developed by Kuusou Kagaku and published by Sunsoft. This SNES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1993. It blends puzzle and board, card & party elements.
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.
It is part of the Shanghai series; on the SNES you can also try Shanghai II: Dragon's Eye. The series also appears on other systems with Shanghai (TurboGrafx-16) and Shanghai (Master System). Kuusou Kagaku also made RPG Tsukūru 2 and RPG Tsukūru: Super Dante for the SNES.
Shanghai III 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 Shanghai III 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.
Shanghai III cheats & codes
7 codes on file (Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Pro Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Time | 7E496C60 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Help P1 | 7E075703 |
| Infinite Peep P1 | 7E075803 |
| Infinite Miss (Bonus Stage) P1 | 7E43EA03 |
| Infinite Help P2 | 7E075A03 |
| Infinite Peep P2 | 7E075B03 |
Shanghai III 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.
Shanghai III FAQ
When did Shanghai III come out on the SNES?
Shanghai III was released for the Super Nintendo in 1994; the original game dates back to 1993.
Who made Shanghai III?
It was developed by Kuusou Kagaku and published by Sunsoft.
Is Shanghai III multiplayer?
Yes. Shanghai III supports up to 2 players.
How long does Shanghai III take to play?
As a puzzle game, Shanghai III 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 Shanghai III 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.