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BRODERBUND 1983


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LODE RUNNER
SG-1000
Format SG-1000
Released 1984
Publisher Sega
Product Code G-1001
Size (cm) ?
Weight (kg) ?
Price SOLD OUT
Early release of the masterful action puzzle game for SG-1000, a very close rendition of Doug Smith's original. Exists in three different packagings, all of which are now very hard to find in good condition.
Standard SG-1000 cardboard packaging, 32KB cartridge, booklet.
 
 
LODE RUNNER
FAMICOM
Format Famicom
Released 31 July 1984
Publisher Hudson
Product Code HFC-LR
Size (cm) 14 x 9.5 x 2
Weight (kg) 0.11
Price £30 - €45 - $60
Hudson present an excellent version of Lode Runner as their second Famicom release. Not as fast as the SG-1000 version, but with larger playfields and smoother gameplay. Please contact for unboxed copies.
Standard FC packaging, 25KB cartridge, booklet.
 
 

 
CHAMPIONSHIP LODE RUNNER
SEGA MY CARD - SG-1000
Format SG-1000
Released 1985
Publisher Sega
Product Code C-57
Size (cm) 14 x 10 x 1.2
Weight (kg) 0.05
Price £20 - €30 - $40
Near-identical update of the original game featuring harder opponents and tougher mazes, released for the SG-1000 'Sega My Card' range.
Standard 'Sega My Card' cardboard packaging, 32Kb card, monochrome booklet.
 
 
CHAMPIONSHIP LODE RUNNER
FAMICOM
Format Famicom
Released 17 Apr 1985
Publisher Hudson
Product Code HFC-CR
Size (cm) 14 x 9.5 x 2
Weight (kg) 0.11
Price £20 - €30 - $40
Following the massive success of the first game, Hudson also release a version of the 'Championship' update for the Famicom. Again, please contact if you're just looking for the cartridge.
Standard FC packaging, 25KB cartridge, booklet.
 
 

 
HYPER LODE RUNNER
GAME BOY
Format Game Boy
Released 21 Sep 1989
Publisher Bandai
Product Code DMG-HLA
Size (cm) 10 x 9 x 2
Weight (kg) 0.07
Price £10 - €15 - $20
Smooth and by-the-numbers handheld version of the puzzle classic from Bandai, released shortly after the launch of the Game Boy itself.
Cardboard packaging, 32KB cartridge, monochrome booklet.
 
 
LODE RUNNER
PC ENGINE
Format PC Engine
Released 27 July 1990
Publisher Pack-In-Video
Product Code PV1004
Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1
Weight (kg) 0.10
Price £5 - €7.50 - $10
Subtitled 'Lost Labyrinth - Ushina Wareta Meikyu', the PC Engine Lode Runner is an overtly basic and straightforward affair. Classic stuff, for sure, but Pack-In-Video should have done a little better on the visual front.
Standard PCE case, 2MBit HuCard, colour manual.
 
 

 
BATTLE LODE RUNNER
PC ENGINE
Format PC Engine
Released 10 Feb 1993
Publisher Hudson
Product Code HC93054
Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1
Weight (kg) 0.10
Price £15 - €22.50 - $30
Includes a quality 'Normal' game and an absolutely hilarious 5-player 'Battle' game. It's Bomber Man meets Lode Runner... This one's not to be missed.
Standard PCE case, 2MBit HuCard, colour manual.
 
 
LODE RUNNER - THE LEGEND RETURNS
SEGA SATURN
Format Sega Saturn
Released 8 Mar 1996
Publisher Patra
Product Code T-25101G
Size (cm) 14.2 x 12.4 x 1
Weight (kg) 0.10
Price £10 - €15 - $20
Lode Runner returns, this time in an all-new game for Sega Saturn. Features new items, devilish traps and absolutely massive mazes. Recommended if you have a big TV.
CD case, Saturn CD-Rom, 30-page colour manual, spine card.
 
 

 
LODE RUNNER
FOR WONDERSWAN
Format WonderSwan
Released 20 Apr 2000
Publisher Banpresto
Product Code SWJ-BPR004
Size (cm) 11 x 9 x 2
Weight (kg) 0.06
Price £12 - €18 - $24
Even the Wonderswan gets its fair share of Lode Runner action, courtesy of Banpresto.
Standard WS packaging, 4MBit cartridge, instruction booklet.
 
 
CUBIC LODE RUNNER
GAME CUBE
Format Game Cube
Released 10 July 2003
Publisher Hudson
Product Code DOL-GQRJ-JPN
Size (cm) 14.7 x 10.5 x 1.5
Weight (kg) 0.12
Price £15 - €22.50 - $30
Lode Runner returns for the Game Cube, as a part of the budget-priced 'Hudson Selection' remake series.
Standard GC packaging, Game Cube Mini-DVD disc, colour manual.
 
 

 
HUDSON BEST COLLECTION VOL.2
GAME BOY ADVANCE
Format Game Boy Advance
Released 22 Dec 2005
Publisher Hudson
Product Code AGB-B72J-JPN
Size (cm) 8 x 10.5 x 2
Weight (kg) 0.06
Price £15 - €22.50 - $30
Second 'Hudson Best' collection for Game Boy Advance, this time featuring the two Famicom Lode Runner games: 'Lode Runner' (1984) and 'Championship Lode Runner' (1985).
Standard GBA packaging, 32MBit cartridge, colour manual.
 
     

"Lode Runner" and "Broderbund" are registered trademarks of Broderbund Software Inc.
"SG-1000", "Sega Saturn" and "Sega" are registered trademarks of Sega Enterprises Ltd.
"Famicom", "Game Boy", "Game Cube" and "Nintendo" are registered trademarks of Nintendo Co., Ltd.
"PC Engine" and "NEC" are registered trademarks of NEC Home Electronics Ltd.
"WonderSwan" and "Bandai" are registered trademarks of Bandai Co., Ltd.
Lode Runner TM & © 1983 Douglas E. Smith / Broderbund Software Inc.
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