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Side Pocket

The Game Boy version of Side Pocket is significantly different from the NES version, featuring a smaller playing field (to compensate with Game Boy's screen), simplified physics and a different screen layout…

21 September 1990

Side Pocket is a sport developed by Data East, released 21 September 1990 on Nintendo 3DS and Game Boy.

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What Side Pocket is

Side Pocket is a sport game developed by Data East and released in 1990. It is available on Nintendo 3DS and Game Boy. It runs on DECO Cassette System.

The premise, in the publisher's words

The Game Boy version of Side Pocket is significantly different from the NES version, featuring a smaller playing field (to compensate with Game Boy's screen), simplified physics and a different screen layout. Like in NES version, the Pocket Game mode features 4 levels and the player starts with 5 lives. One unique addition to the Game Boy version is the ability to play single-player nine-ball mode, while in other versions this mode is limited only to two players.
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How it plays

It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are non-fiction. It supports multiplayer. Local play supports 2 players. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.

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Quick answers

Side Pocket — frequently asked questions

When did Side Pocket come out?
Side Pocket was released on 21 September 1990 for Nintendo 3DS and Game Boy.
Does Side Pocket have multiplayer?
Yes. Side Pocket supports multiplayer.

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