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Game & Watch
Portable LCD games, first game (Ball) released in 1980
Game & Watch games were LCD-based standalone games, such as Ball and Manhole, that also had a clock and alarm function. Later models varied wildly in design. The multi-screen models helped inspire the two-screen design of the Nintendo DS and Nintendo 3DS consoles.
Please note, the games have been organised by release order.
This may cause the page to look disorderly, as various models were released concurrently.
If you wish to view these games in model number order, please click here.
Game & Watch "Silver/Gold" Models
The earliest models of the Game & Watch series, these models notably feature a luxurious silver or gold metal face panel, with chic accent colours that differ depending on the game. All of these models feature 2-4 red gameplay buttons, a "GAME A" and GAME B" button to change the difficulty or game mode, a "TIME" button that allows the console to be used like a clock, and a small "ACL" button that clears the data and scores currently saved. These consoles can be powered by two LR43 or SR43 watch batteries and feature a digital clock display that doubles as a score display when playing games. The later "Gold" models add an "ALARM" button that allows you to set an alarm at a particular time, and a built-in wire loop stand that can be pulled out to allow the console to stand on a flat surface.
AC-01
Ball
Release date:
JP: 28 Apr 1980 -
ボール
US: 28 Apr 1980 -
Ball (or Toss-Up)
EU: 28 Apr 1980 -
Ball
System: Game & Watch (Silver)
Developer: Nintendo
Genre: Action
Move the acrobat left and right to throw the falling ball back up into the air. If you drop any of the balls even once, the game ends. GAME A features only two balls, worth 1 point for each time you successfully catch one, while GAME B features three balls, worth 10 points for every catch.
FL-02
Flagman
Release date:
JP: 05 Jun 1980 - フラッグマン
US: 05 Jun 1980 - Flagman (or Flag Man)
EU: 05 Jun 1980 -
Flagman
System: Game & Watch (Silver)
Developer: Nintendo
Genre: Memory Game
This model has two types of game to play: GAME A is a memory test where you press the numbered buttons in the same order that the Flagman displayed his numbered flags. GAME B is a test of reflexes where you must quickly press the numbered button that corresponds to the flag currently being held.
MT-03
Vermin
Release date:
JP: 10 Jun 1980 - バーミン
US: 10 Jun 1980 - Vermin (or The Exterminator)
EU: 10 Jun 1980 -
Vermin
System: Game & Watch (Silver)
Developer: Nintendo
Genre: Action
A game in which you control an exterminator holding a hammer in each hand. Move left and right to position yourself above the holes and use your hammers to whack the moles that pop up from the ground. GAME A has four holes to manage, while GAME B increases the number of holes to five.
RC-04
Fire
Release date:
JP: 31 Jul 1980 - ファイア
US: 31 Jul 1980
EU: 31 Jul 1980
System: Game & Watch (Silver)
Developer: Nintendo
Genre: Action
A fire has broken out and evacuees are jumping out of the building to escape, one after another. Rescue the jumpers by bouncing them with the stretcher and move them over to the ambulance! In GAME A, evacuees will consistently jump from the top of the building, whereas GAME B has them jump from lower down in the building, providing less time to react.
IP-05
Judge
Release date:
JP: 04 Oct 1980 - ジャッジ
US: 04 Oct 1980
EU: 04 Oct 1980
System: Game & Watch (Silver)
Developer: Nintendo
Genre: Action
This game uses two numbers shown above the two judges heads, one number larger than the other. Depending on whether your number is larger or smaller, you'll need to make a quick decision whether to press the HIT button to swing your hammer and make an impact on the enemy judge's head, or the DODGE button to dodge their incoming attack. GAME A is a single-player game against an AI, and GAME B is a multiplayer mode that lets you play with a friend.
MH-06
Manhole
Release date:
JP: 27 Jan 1981 - マンホール
US: 27 Jan 1981
EU: 27 Jan 1981
System: Game & Watch (Gold)
Developer: Nintendo
Genre: Action
Use manhole covers to support the pedestrians walking left and right, and stop them from falling into the manholes. GAME B serves as a harder difficulty for this game, where pedestrians appear more frequently.
CN-07
Helmet
Release date:
JP: 21 Feb 1981 - ヘルメット
US: 21 Feb 1981 - Helmet
EU: 21 Feb 1981 -
Helmet (or Headache)
System: Game & Watch (Gold)
Developer: Nintendo
Genre: Action
Control the construction worker and move him towards the shed on the right side of the screen while avoiding the falling tools, gaining a point for each tool dodged. The door to the shed opens and closes on a set timer, allowing you to score bonus points while walking through. GAME B increases the number of tools falling and immediately closes the shed door after you've entered it, reducing your ability to gain bonus points.
LN-08
Lion
Release date:
JP: 27 Apr 1981 - ライオン
US: 27 Apr 1981
EU: 27 Apr 1981
System: Game & Watch (Gold)
Developer: Nintendo
Genre: Action
To prevent the lions from escaping the cage, you control a pair of lion tamers, one on each side of the cage, and push the lions back using chairs. GAME A features only two lions, while GAME B has three lions to keep at bay.
Game & Watch "Wide Screen" Models
Largely similar in design to the "Silver/Gold" models, but much larger in size with a wider screen that could display more detailed backgrounds.
PR-21
Parachute
Release date:
JP: 19 Jun 1981 - パラシュート
US: 19 Jun 1981
EU: 19 Jun 1981
System: Game & Watch (Wide Screen)
Developer: Nintendo
Genre: Action
A game where you rescue skydivers who jump from a helicopter at the top of the screen and slowly descend towards the sea at the bottom. Rescue them with your boat before they become prey to the sharks! In GAME B, some of the people parachuting get stuck in trees, which will mess with your rhythm.
OC-22
Octopus
Release date:
JP: 16 Jul 1981 - オクトパス
US: 16 Jul 1981
EU: 16 Jul 1981
System: Game & Watch (Wide Screen)
Developer: Nintendo
Genre: Action
Control the divers and try to retrieve gems from a treasure chest that has sunk to the bottom of the ocean, while avoiding the tentacles of the giant octopus. The movement of the tentacles are all timed differently, so care is needed when retrieving multiple gems. GAME B causes the octopus to move faster.
PP-23
Popeye
Release date:
JP: 05 Aug 1981 - ポパイ
US: 05 Aug 1981
EU: 05 Aug 1981
System: Game & Watch (Wide Screen)
Developer: Nintendo
Genre: Action
Take control of Popeye, as you avoid Bluto's attacks and try to catch the food that your girlfriend, Olive Oyl, throws towards you. Notable for being the first Game & Watch with a game featuring licensed characters from the popular "Popeye" cartoon. GAME B adds an additional hazard in the form of a swordfish.
FP-24
Chef
Release date:
JP: 08 Sep 1981 - シェフ
US: 08 Sep 1981
EU: 08 Sep 1981
System: Game & Watch (Wide Screen)
Developer: Nintendo
Genre: Action
Move the chef left and right to catch the falling ingredients with your frying pan. The characters are very expressive and really sell the stress caused by the food-induced panic. In GAME B, the amount of food you have to juggle increases from three to four.
MC-25
Mickey Mouse
Release date:
JP: 09 Oct 1981 - ミッキーマウス
US: 09 Oct 1981
EU: 09 Oct 1981
System:
Game & Watch (Wide Screen)
Developer: Nintendo
Genre: Action
Control Mickey Mouse and catch the eggs laid by the chickens without accidentally dropping them! If you drop an egg while Minnie Mouse is watching you, the dropped egg hatches into a chick, resulting in a "half-miss", allowing you to drop up to six eggs if your timing is lucky. In GAME B, eggs fall from all four hen-houses, rather than just three.
EG-26
Egg
Release date:
US: 09 Oct 1981
EU: 09 Oct 1981
System: Game & Watch (Wide Screen)
Developer: Nintendo
Genre: Action
Control a hungry wolf and catch the eggs laid by the chickens without accidentally dropping them! If you drop an egg while the chicken at the top of the screen is watching you, the dropped egg hatches into a chick, resulting in a "half-miss". This game is basically identical to the above "Mickey Mouse" game, but without the licensed characters, likely as a way for Nintendo to continue producing this game after their license to the Mickey Mouse characters expired.
FR-27
Fire
Release date:
JP: 04 Dec 1981 - ファイア
US: 04 Dec 1981
EU: 04 Dec 1981
System: Game & Watch (Wide Screen)
Developer: Nintendo
Genre: Action
A remake of the original Game & Watch Silver game, "Fire". The visuals of this version are done with actual colour, with a more realistically depicted building. The tension of the original game is heightened as evacuees can now be seen falling from greater heights.
TL-28
Turtle Bridge
Release date:
JP: 01 Feb 1982 -
タートルブリッジ
US: 01 Feb 1982
EU: 01 Feb 1982
System: Game & Watch (Wide Screen)
Developer: Nintendo
Genre: Action
A game in which you transport luggage by crossing a line of floating turtles with precise timing. However, fish will rise from the bottom of the lake, and the turtles will dive under the water to catch them, so the games difficulty comes from needing to plan your movements ahead of time. GAME B makes fish appear for all turtles to catch rather than just a couple turtles at a time.
ID-29
Fire Attack
Release date:
JP: 26 Mar 1982 - ファイアアタック
US: 26 Mar 1982
EU: 26 Mar 1982
System: Game & Watch (Wide Screen)
Developer: Nintendo
Genre: Action
A game set in the Wild West, during the Pioneer era. Defend your fort from being burned down by American Indians who attack from all four corners of the screen. In GAME B, the enemies attack at a faster pace.
SP-30
Snoopy Tennis
Release date:
JP: 28 Apr 1982 - スヌーピーテニス
US: 28 Apr 1982
EU: 28 Apr 1982
System: Game & Watch (Wide Screen)
Developer: Nintendo
Genre: Action
Control Snoopy and hit back the tennis balls that are served to you by Charlie Brown and Lucy. When you miss a ball and it ends up breaking something off-screen, Snoopy simply sleeps it off on top of his kennel while Charlie Brown shrugs, tossing aside his tennis racquet. A very charming game over! GAME B increases the frequency and speed of the balls.
Game & Watch "Multi Screen" Models
A completely new model of Game & Watch with two LCD screens and a foldable "clamshell" design. At a critical point in time, hardware developers at Nintendo were told by the former president, Hiroshi Yamauchi, to make their new handheld use two screens and a design similar to this Game & Watch model for their new handheld, resulting in the Nintendo DS. This consoles can be powered by two LR44 or SR44 batteries.
OL-51
Oil Panic
Release date:
JP: 28 May 1982 - オイルパニック
US: 28 May 1982
EU: 28 May 1982
System: Game & Watch (Multi Screen)
Developer: Nintendo
Genre: Action
On the top screen, use a bucket to catch the oil dripping from the ceiling, and then pass the bucket to a co-worker who is moving back and forth on the bottom screen. A classic game that makes full use of the Multi-Screen's dual-screen design. GAME B increases the speed and difficulty of the game.
DK-52
Donkey Kong
Release date:
JP: 03 Jun 1982 - ドンキーコング
US: 03 Jun 1982
EU: 03 Jun 1982
System: Game & Watch (Multi Screen)
Developer: Nintendo
Genre: Action
An adaptation of the original "Donkey Kong" arcade game. This model features Nintendo's first ever D-pad (directional pad), an iconic design that's easy to use and continues to appear on Nintendo's hardware to this very day. GAME B increases the speed and difficulty of the game.
Game & Watch "New Wide Screen" Models
Very much the same as the original "Wide Screen" Game & Watch models. These were marketed as budget Game & Watch models while Nintendo were focusing on selling "Multi Screen", "Micro VS. System" and other, more expensive models of Game & Watch at the same time. While original "Wide Screen" models all had gold "luxury" face plates, the "New Wide Screen" models had more playful, colourful face plates, often with character artwork printed on them.
DJ-101
Donkey Kong Jr.
Release date:
JP: 26 Oct 1982 -
ドンキーコングJR.
US: 26 Oct 1982
EU: 26 Oct 1982
System:
Game & Watch (New Wide Screen)
Developer: Nintendo
Genre: Action
A remake of the "Donkey Kong Jr." arcade game. In this game you control Donkey Kong's son, Donkey Kong Jr., who must rescue his father who has been captured by Mario by climbing vines and avoiding enemies. GAME B has the enemies move faster to ramp up the difficulty.
DM-53
Mickey & Donald
Release date:
JP: 12 Nov 1982 - ミッキー&ドナルド
US: 12 Nov 1982
EU: 12 Nov 1982
System: Game & Watch (Multi Screen)
Developer: Nintendo
Genre: Action
Control both Mickey and Donald at the same time during a scene of a building on fire. On the top screen, Donald moves left and right, pouring water down to extinguish fires. On the bottom screen, Mickey moves up and down to patch holes in the water hose, and gives Goofy a good wake-up slap if he falls asleep and cuts off the water flow. GAME B increases the speed and difficulty of the game.
GH-54
Green House
Release date:
JP: 06 Dec 1982 - グリーンハウス
US: 06 Dec 1982
EU: 06 Dec 1982
System: Game & Watch (Multi Screen)
Developer: Nintendo
Genre: Action
Possibly based on the "Donkey Kong 3" arcade game, spray the pests that swarm around your flowers! Watch the top screen for slow-moving caterpillars that appear in large numbers, and the bottom screen for faster-moving spiders that don't die unless sprayed with good timing. GAME B increases the speed and difficulty of the game.
JR-55
Donkey Kong II
Release date:
JP: 07 Mar 1983 - ドンキーコング2
US: 07 Mar 1983
EU: 07 Mar 1983
System: Game & Watch (Multi Screen)
Developer: Nintendo
Genre: Action
An adaptation of the "Donkey Kong Jr." arcade game. Move between the top and bottom screens to collect the keys that appear randomly throughout the level. Collect four keys and rescue Donkey Kong from Mario! Collecting four keys in GAME A will also cause most of the enemies on screen to disappear, but they'll stick around in GAME B.
MW-56
Mario Bros.
Release date:
JP: 14 Mar 1983 - マリオブラザーズ
US: 14 Mar 1983
EU: 14 Mar 1983
System: Game & Watch (Multi Screen)
Developer: Nintendo
Genre: Action
Help Mario and Luigi load cargo that is constantly being sent to them from the wine bottling factory. The cargo gradually ascends the conveyors with help from the Mario Bros and wind up being loaded onto a truck. Loading the truck with eight cargo boxes earns you bonus points. GAME B increases the speed and difficulty of the game.
Game & Watch "Table Top" Models
Another completely new model of Game & Watch that uses a full colour screen and a sound chip capable of more nuanced, nicer-sounding sound effects, while only requiring two C batteries for power. Despite the radically different design, these models are still fairly portable and have a lot of the same buttons and features as the previous models, although the directional-pad has now been replaced by a small arcade-esque joystick.
CJ-71
Donkey Kong Jr. (Table Top)
Release date:
JP: 28 Apr 1983 -
ドンキーコングJR.
US: 28 Apr 1983
EU: 28 Apr 1983
System:
Game & Watch (Table Top)
Developer: Nintendo
Genre: Action
Largely similar to the version of "Donkey Kong Jr." that was released as a "New Wide Screen" model of Game & Watch two years prior. This newer version of the game features full colour graphics, short musical tunes and floating parasols/balloons that can be grabbed to progress to the end of the level.
CM-72
Mario's Cement Factory
Release date:
JP: 28 Apr 1983 -
マリオズ・セメントファクトリー
US: 28 Apr 1983
EU: 28 Apr 1983
System: Game & Watch (Table Top)
Developer: Nintendo
Genre: Action
Control Mario while he works his shift at a cement factory. Open the various pipes to direct the cement into the cement mixer trucks. Fail to manage the pipes properly, and the cement will overflow. In the middle of the screen, platforms move in a uniform pattern in GAME A, whereas in GAME B, they move faster and in more sporadic patterns.
SM-73
Snoopy
Release date:
JP: 05 Jun 1983 -
スヌーピー
US: 05 Jun 1983
EU: 05 Jun 1983
System:
Game & Watch (Table Top)
Developer: Nintendo
Genre: Action
Control Snoopy and jump between platforms, hitting the music notes coming out of Schroeder's piano with a mallet. GAME A mostly features notes of three colours, but GAME B will frequently have all four colours appear, requiring more management. The visuals of this game beautifully express the comical world of the Peanuts comics.
ML-102
Mario's Cement Factory (New Wide Screen)
Release date:
JP: 16 Jun 1983 -
マリオズ・セメントファクトリー
US: 16 Jun 1983
EU: 16 Jun 1983
System: Game & Watch (New Wide Screen)
Developer: Nintendo
Genre: Action
A remake of "Mario's Cement Factory" that was originally released as a "Table Top" model of Game & Watch a few months prior. The gameplay is basically the same, navigate platforms to pull levers to stop cement from overflowing. The different buttons might alter the feel of the game though.
LP-57
Rain Shower
Release date:
US: 10 Aug 1983
EU: 10 Aug 1983
System:
Game & Watch (Multi Screen)
Developer: Nintendo
Genre: Action
A rain cloud has suddenly appeared and a laundry panic is about to ensue! Move the player character between both screens and shift your clothes back and forth to stop rain drops falling on them. In GAME B, crows appear and move your clothes back into the path of rain drops.
PG-74
Popeye (Table Top)
Release date:
US: 17 Aug 1983
EU: 17 Aug 1983
System: Game & Watch (Table Top)
Developer: Nintendo
Genre: Action
A fighting game where you control Popeye and throw punches at Bluto to send him flying off of the side of a pier. Time your punches correctly to avoid Bluto's punches that will send you backwards. In GAME B, a swordfish swims beneath the pier and tries to attack Popeye when Bluto is struggling, giving Bluto a chance to fight back.
NH-103
Manhole (New Wide Screen)
Release date:
US: 24 Aug 1983
EU: 24 Aug 1983
System:
Game & Watch (New Wide Screen)
Developer: Nintendo
Genre: Action
A new version of "Manhole" which was previously released as a "Gold" model of Game & Watch. The gameplay is the same, but the visuals have been adjusted slightly to appear more detailed.
Game & Watch "Panorama Screen" Models
An improved version of the "Table Top" models of Game & Watch, these models also feature colour screens and better sound chips, but with a considerably more compact design that can be folded to become even smaller. This model marks the return of the traditional directional-pad and returns to using two LR44/SR44 batteries.
SM-91
Snoopy (Panorama Screen)
Release date:
JP: 30 Aug 1983 -
スヌーピー
US: 30 Aug 1983
EU: 30 Aug 1983
System:
Game & Watch (Panorama Screen)
Developer: Nintendo
Genre: Action
A direct remake of the music-themed "Snoopy" game made for the "Table Top" models of Game & Watch, now contained in a much more compact model. The colour screen looks just as good and continues to express the cute, colourful world of the Peanuts comics.
PG-92
Popeye (Panorama Screen)
Release date:
JP: 30 Aug 1983 -
ポパイ
US: 30 Aug 1983
EU: 30 Aug 1983
System: Game & Watch (Panorama Screen)
Developer: Nintendo
Genre: Action
A direct remake of "Popeye" made for the "Table Top" models of Game & Watch. The game features a 1-on-1 showdown between Popeye and Bluto. Once Bluto is close to falling off the pier, Olive Oyl will throw down a can of Popeye's favourite food, spinach, allowing him to knock Bluto out with a final punch.
CJ-93
Donkey Kong Jr. (Panorama Screen)
Release date:
JP: 07 Oct 1983 -
ドンキーコングJR.
US: 07 Oct 1983
EU: 07 Oct 1983
System:
Game & Watch (Panorama Screen)
Developer: Nintendo
Genre: Action
A direct remake of "Donkey Kong Jr." made for the "Table Top" models of Game & Watch. The colour visuals and gameplay are the largely the same as before.
TC-58
Lifeboat
Release date:
US: 25 Oct 1983
EU: 25 Oct 1983
System: Game & Watch (Multi Screen)
Developer: Nintendo
Genre: Action
Disaster has struck the Titanic ocean liner and people are jumping overboard to avoid impending doom. Move lifeboats on both screens to rescue as many jumpers as possible. In GAME B, you're restricted to just a single lifeboat and must move it between both screens to rescue people.
TB-94
Mario's Bombs Away
Release date:
JP: 10 Nov 1983 -
マリオズ・ボン・アウェイ
US: 10 Nov 1983
EU: 10 Nov 1983
System: Game & Watch (Panorama Screen)
Developer: Nintendo
Genre: Action
An unusual game where you control Mario who must take bombs from one side of the jungle to the other, while enemies attempt to ignite the bombs. GAME A has enemy soldiers wave their torches up and down, while GAME B has them just swing downwards, requiring more precise movement.
PB-59
Pinball
Release date:
JP: 05 Dec 1983 - ピンボール
US: 05 Dec
1983
EU: 05 Dec
1983
System:
Game & Watch (Multi Screen)
Developer: Nintendo
Genre: Pinball
This Game & Watch model authentically replicates the gameplay of a pinball machine, a staple amusement from the days of videogame arcades. GAME A gives you three balls to play with, with only one ball being used at a time. GAME B only gives you a single ball to start with, but adds an extra ball to the game every 10,000 points.
Game & Watch "Super Color" Models
A unique looking model with an entirely silver casing and a screen that is tall instead of wide. This model features a coloured LCD screen that allows for "pseudo-colourisation"; basically an illusion that the game is in colour when it's basically the same technology used for older models.
BU-201
Spitball Sparky
Release date:
JP: 07 Feb 1984 - スピットボール スパーキー
US: 07 Feb 1984
EU: 07 Feb 1984
System:
Game & Watch (Super Color)
Developer: Nintendo
Genre: Action
Similar to the "Block Kuzushi" game released as a Color TV-Game console, this game has you reflect balls to destroy blocks. You get more points from different coloured blocks, earning more from blocks that are further up the screen. In GAME B, blocks will disappear and reappear, and can only be destroyed when visible.
UD-202
Crab Grab
Release date:
JP: 21 Feb 1984 - クラブグラブ
US: 21 Feb 1984
EU: 21 Feb 1984
System: Game & Watch (Super Color)
Developer: Nintendo
Genre: Action
Control Mr. Grab and push Demon Crabs up from below to beat them. Demon Crabs continue to appear from the bottom of the screen, so you'll need to move carefully. In GAME A, more Demon Crabs spawn when the timer reaches zero. In GAME B, the timer is twice as fast and the enemies speed up when the timer reaches zero.
DC-95
Mickey Mouse (Panorama Screen)
Release date:
US: 28 Feb 1984
EU: 28 Feb 1984
System:
Game & Watch (Panorama Screen)
Developer: Nintendo
Genre: Action
Welcome to the circus of Donald Duck! Control Mickey Mouse who precariously moves left and right on a circus ball to juggle batons while avoiding batons that have been set on fire. GAME B increases the frequency of fire batons to increase the difficulty.
Game & Watch "Micro VS. System" Models
Another unique model of Game & Watch, these consoles could be opened up like a plastic case to reveal two retractable, wired controllers, allowing for portable, convenient multiplayer gaming. Each controller has its own directional-pad and button for performing actions. This was the last series of classic Game & Watch consoles released in Japan.
BX-301
Boxing
Release date:
JP: 31 Jul 1984 - ボクシング
US: 31 Jul 1984 -
Punch-Out!!
EU: 31 Jul 1984
System:
Game & Watch (Micro VS. System)
Developer: Nintendo
Genre: Action
Use the directional-pad to plan whether you want to dodge or attack the face or the body, and then tap the Punch button repeatedly to knock out the opponent! The American version of the game was named after the popular Nintendo series "Punch-Out!!", although the actual gameplay is more similar to "Urban Champion" for the NES. GAME A starts a single-player game against an AI opponent, while GAME B starts a multiplayer game.
AK-302
Donkey Kong 3
Release date:
JP: 20 Aug 1984 - ドンキーコング3
US: 20 Aug 1984
EU: 20 Aug 1984
System: Game & Watch (Micro VS. System)
Developer: Nintendo
Genre: Action
A multiplayer adaptation of the "Donkey Kong 3" arcade game. One player controls Donkey Kong and the other player controls Stanley. Both players use bug spray to scare bugs into attacking the opposing player's side of the screen. GAME A starts a single-player game against an AI opponent, while GAME B starts a multiplayer game.
MK-96
Donkey Kong Circus
Release date:
US: 06 Sep 1984
EU: 06 Sep 1984
System: Game & Watch (Panorama Screen)
Developer: Nintendo
Genre: Action
A remake of the "Mickey Mouse" game for "Panorama Screen" models of Game & Watch. Control Donkey Kong who moves left and right on a barrel to juggle pineapples while avoiding fireballs. Nintendo seems to have prepared this game ahead of time for when their license to the "Mickey Mouse" characters expired, as the model numbers for the two games (DC-95 and MK-96) appear to be mixed up.
HK-303
Donkey Kong Hockey
Release date:
JP: 13 Nov 1984 - ドンキーコングホッケー
US: 13 Nov 1984
EU: 13 Nov 1984
System:
Game & Watch (Micro VS. System)
Developer: Nintendo
Genre: Sports
Mario faces off against Donkey Kong in a match of field hockey! Both players must hit the puck back and forth while avoiding the wandering referee. If the puck makes contact with the referee, he'll hit it back in the opposite direction!? GAME A starts a single-player game against an AI opponent, while GAME B starts a multiplayer game.
Game & Watch "Fishing Computer" Model
A genuinely bizarre model of Game & Watch. Only one type was ever released, and it was never explicitly released as a Nintendo product, but rather a product by a company called Telko. This type of "Game & Watch" highly resembles the "Multi Screen" models, with its clamshell design and dual-screen setup. However, the only buttons it shares with other Game & Watch consoles are the "ACL" and "Alarm" buttons for using the clock functions. Aside from that, this console has 8 small buttons for setting the current season, the water temperature, the water depth, the time of day, the type of water body, nearby terrain, water clarity and wind strength, and after setting all of these conditions, a larger "Compute" button is used to determine what type of bait/lure the fisherman should use, along with how the fisherman should reel the fish in.
BM-501
Bassmate Computer
Release date:
US: 1984
System: Fishing Computer
Developer: Telko and Nintendo
Genre: Sporting Utility
Sold as a "pocket-size computer" exclusively in America, this console helps you pick the perfect fishing lure by asking for several conditions regarding where you are currently fishing. The device is supposedly capable of computing over 3000 different bait combinations, ensuring a smooth fishing experience. The console was sold with a waterproof ziplock bag and a thermometer for measuring water temperature.
(Credit to beforemario.com for the images)
BJ-60
Black Jack
Release date:
JP: 15 Feb 1985 -
ブラックジャック
US: 15 Feb 1985
EU: 15 Feb 1985
System: Game & Watch (Multi Screen)
Developer: Nintendo
Genre: Tabletop Game
This Game & Watch model allows you to play the popular card game Black Jack via GAME A, or a slot machine game via GAME B. The casino style backgrounds and design will get you in the mood to go all in!
TF-104
Tropical Fish
Release date:
US: 08 Jul 1985
EU: 08 Jul 1985
System: Game & Watch (New Wide Screen)
Developer: Nintendo
Genre: Action
The tropical fish have gone mad and are trying to jump out of their tank! Catch the fish in a bowl as they jump from right to left, eventually depositing them into a better tank. In GAME B, fish jump out of both tanks, meaning that you have to manage carrying fish both left and right. If you drop any fish, they become food for the cat.
MG-61
Squish
Release date:
US: 17 Apr 1986
EU: 17 Apr 1986
System:
Game & Watch (Multi Screen)
Developer: Nintendo
Genre: Action
A maze game that plays similarly to the NES game "Devil World". The character on the top screen will point in different directions, which moves the maze around on the bottom screen. It's your job to move through the maze without getting crushed. GAME B adds enemies that can be defeated for points, but revive if not defeated quickly enough.
Game & Watch "Crystal Screen" Models
A more standard model of Game & Watch, these models resemble a wider version of the "New Wide Screen" series, except the screen is completely transparent! It's unknown if this has any real benefit outside of being a novelty, but the game graphics appear quite crisp against the transparent background. The plastic used to accent the design of these models is also made of clear, transparent plastic to emphasise the unique appeal of the "Crystal Screen" series. This console uses a single CR2025 battery for power, possibly due to its much thinner design. Interestingly, none of the games in this series have buttons for GAME A or GAME B; they simply have a single "GAME" button for starting the game. This was the last series of classic Game & Watch consoles released in America and Europe.
YM-801
Super Mario Bros.
Release date:
US: 25 Jun 1986
EU: 25 Jun 1986
System:
Game & Watch (Crystal Screen)
Developer: Nintendo
Genre: Action
An adaptation of the classic "Super Mario Bros." game on NES. Navigate through eight side-scrolling levels, jumping from platform to platform. Interestingly, this game lacks a GAME A and GAME B system, but beating the game once starts a second loop that adds Bullet Bills and Lakitus that throw hammers.
DR-802
Climber
Release date:
US: 04 Jul 1986
EU: 04 Jul 1986
System: Game & Watch (Crystal Screen)
Developer: Nintendo
Genre: Action
Similar to the "Ice Climber" game on NES, you ascend a mountain by jumping and breaking blocks to progress. You must dodge birds and enemies as you rise through the levels of the dangerous mountain. The level ends at the top, where you either need to catch the bonus bird or slay a dragon. This game lacks a GAME A and GAME B.
BF-803
Balloon Fight
Release date:
US: 19 Nov 1986
EU: 19 Nov 1986
System:
Game & Watch (Crystal Screen)
Developer: Nintendo
Genre: Action
An adaptation of the classic "Balloon Fight" game on NES. Fly through the sky and collect 25 balloons in each of the eight phases to face off against the fearsome leader of the Sky Pirates, Oiram Repus. Bonus stages can be accessed by landing on an island at the end of a phase. This game lacks a GAME A and GAME B.
BD-62
Bomb Sweeper
Release date:
US: 15 Jun 1987
EU: 15 Jun 1987
System: Game & Watch (Multi Screen)
Developer: Nintendo
Genre: Action
Another game with a focus on mazes, except these mazes have bombs that are putting people in danger! Navigate mazes by pushing walls to quickly defuse one of the bombs on screen. GAME A has a set pattern of ten mazes, followed by an auto-scroller maze, which then repeats. GAME B has a random set of mazes with an overall lower time limit.
Game & Watch "Special" Model
A one-off model of Game & Watch that was never released for retail, but was distributed as a prize for winners of a videogame tournament. This model is a fairly standard design and uses two LR44/SR44 batteries as before. However, the screen is placed above the buttons, similar to the "Super Color" series, but is much shorter in size comparatively.
YM-901
Super Mario Bros. (Special)
Release date:
JP: 19 Aug 1987 - スーパーマリオブラザーズ
System: Game & Watch (Special)
Developer: Nintendo
Genre: Action
A remake of "Super Mario Bros." that was previously released for the "Crystal Screen" and "New Wide Screen" models of Game & Watch. This game was sent to 10,000 players that participated in a competition where scores from "Famicom Grand Prix: F1 Race" were submitted via the Famicom Disk Fax kiosk system. In reference to this, this game came packaged in a "Diskun" case and is coloured yellow like a Famicom Disk. The actual gameplay remains the same as the previous versions.
JB-63
Safe Buster
Release date:
US: 06 Jan 1988
EU: 06 Jan 1988
System:
Game & Watch (Multi Screen)
Developer: Nintendo
Genre: Action
A bank robber has broken out of jail and started attempting to bust open a bank safe by tossing bombs from the roof of the bank, shown on the top screen. On the bottom screen, you control a bank guard with a giant bucket, who can catch up to three bombs and dispose of them by throwing them into the fire on the left side. GAME B adds a hatch to the bomb disposal fire, that open and closes on a schedule.
YM-105
Super Mario Bros. (New Wide Screen)
Release date:
US: 08 Mar 1988
EU: 08 Mar 1988
System:
Game & Watch (New Wide Screen)
Developer: Nintendo
Genre: Action
A remake of "Super Mario Bros." made for the "Crystal Screen" model of Game & Watch. The gameplay is the generally the same.
DR-106
Climber (New Wide Screen)
Release date:
US: 08 Mar 1988
EU: 08 Mar 1988
System: Game & Watch (New Wide Screen)
Developer: Nintendo
Genre: Action
A remake of the "Climber" game made for the "Crystal Screen" model of Game & Watch. The gameplay is the generally the same.
BF-107
Balloon Fight (New Wide Screen)
Release date:
US: 08 Mar 1988
EU: 08 Mar 1988
System:
Game & Watch (New Wide Screen)
Developer: Nintendo
Genre: Action
A remake of "Balloon Fight" made for the "Crystal Screen" model of Game & Watch. The gameplay is the generally the same.
MV-64
Goldcliff
Release date:
US: 19 Oct 1988
EU: 19 Oct 1988
System: Game & Watch (Multi Screen)
Developer: Nintendo
Genre: Action
An adventure set in Mexico, jump between platforms that appear in a set pattern to ascend the cliffs and find treasure. Collect keys on the way up to unlock doors that lead to treasure chambers. This is the first Game & Watch game to remove the GAME A/B system, in favour of a START/CONTINUE system. The CONTINUE button allows you to start from the stage where you previously had a Game Over, but with your points reset to zero. Pressing START simply restarts the entire game.
ZL-65
Zelda
Release date:
US: 26 Aug 1989
EU: 26 Aug 1989
System:
Game & Watch (Multi Screen)
Developer: Nintendo
Genre: Action
Seemingly an adaptation of "Zelda 2: The Adventure of Link". Move left and right on the bottom screen and defeat all the enemies to progress to the next room. The top screen features an incomplete map that can be filled in by finding a map item. Other items include a potion that can heal you on demand and a tomahawk that doubles your damage against the dragon boss. This game also features the START/CONTINUE system.
MB-108
Mario the Juggler
Release date:
US: 14 Oct 1991
EU: 14 Oct 1991
System: Game & Watch (New Wide Screen)
Developer: Nintendo
Genre: Action
The last, classic Game & Watch game to be released, this game is a Mario-themed reimagining of the first Game & Watch game, "Ball". Move Mario's hands to juggle various power-ups. GAME A has you juggle three power-ups and GAME B has you juggle four power-ups, with a Hammer Bro and Lakitu who occasionally interfere.
Game & Watch "Reissue" Model
Another one-off model of Game & Watch that was never released for retail, but was distributed to Platinum members of Club Nintendo. This model almost completely identical to the original "Silver" models of Game & Watch, although the back has been altered to show a Club Nintendo logo and has a different, screwed-in battery compartment. This model takes a single CR2032 battery for power.
RGW-001
Ball (Reissue)
Release date:
JP: Apr 2010 -
ボール
US: Feb 2011
EU: Nov 2011
System: Game & Watch (Reissue)
Developer: Nintendo
Genre: Action
A remake of the very first Game & Watch game, "Ball". Move the acrobat left and right to throw the falling ball back up into the air. If you drop any of the balls even once, the game ends. Uniquely, this model features a volume toggle: pressing the "TIME" button during gameplay will turn the sound effects on or off.
Game & Watch "Color Screen" Models
A new, modern version of Game & Watch that allows you to enjoy 8-bit games on a full-colour, backlit LCD screen. The overall design is very similar to the "Gold" models of Game & Watch, but with slight differences. These models can be powered on or off via a power button found on the right-side of the console, along with a USB-C port for charging the new rechargeable "HAC-006" battery. These models have a more standardised set of buttons: an "A" and "B" face button for performing actions, a directional-pad for movement, a "GAME" button for opening the menu of available games, a "TIME" button that brings up the clock and a "PAUSE/SET" button that opens a Settings menu.
HXA-001
Super Mario Bros.
Release date:
JP: 13 Nov 2020 - スーパーマリオブラザーズ
US: 13 Nov 2020
EU: 13 Nov 2020
System: Game & Watch (Color Screen)
Developer: Nintendo
Genre: Platformer
Released for the Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary, this console includes "Super Mario Bros." and "Super Mario Bros. 2: The Lost Levels", both of which originally released for the NES/Famicom, and a unique version of "Ball", a classic Game & Watch game, with either Mario or Luigi as the ball-juggling acrobat. This console also has a digital clock with visuals that look like the original "Super Mario Bros." game. It can have 35 different events trigger based on the time of day and other secret conditions.
HXB-001
The Legend of Zelda
Release date:
JP: 12 Nov 2021 -
ゼルダの伝説 (Zelda no Densetsu)
US: 12 Nov 2021
EU: 12 Nov 2021
System: Game & Watch (Color Screen)
Developer: Nintendo
Genre: Action/Adventure
Released for "The Legend of Zelda" 35th Anniversary, this console includes "The Legend of Zelda" and "Zelda II: The Adventure of Link", both originally released for the NES/Famicom, "The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening", originally released for the Game Boy, and a version of the classic Game & Watch game "Vermin", with Link as the mole-whacking exterminator. Again, this console has a digital clock, this time made to look like "The Legend of Zelda" with a controllable Link, and a timer function that is made to look like "The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening". This console also features a "START"/"SELECT" button, as they're actively used by the included games for menu navigation.
