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Summary

Nazo Puyo (なぞぷよ) is a quirky 1993 puzzle title that branched off from the original Puyo Puyo series. Compile released it exclusively for the Sega Game Gear, bundling the game with specially marked handhelds in Japan – a move that made the cartridge a collector’s item from day one. Its success sparked two direct Game Gear sequels, which later inspired a pair of follow‑ups on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System and a string of PC‑98 releases, including a retail version and several entries in the DiscStation line. The core mechanics were eventually reimagined as the Puzzle Mode in the 8‑bit version of Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine, cementing Nazo Puyo’s legacy as a hidden gem in retro puzzle history.

Storyline

In Nazo Puyo’s Quest Mode, you receive a specific challenge and a pre‑filled board that may already contain puyo. You must clear the puzzle using the minimum number of puyo, or the game will generate an unsolvable random string that forces you to fill the screen or quit.

If the field has puyo that aren’t all on the ground or a group of four or more of the same color, you can position one pair of puyo before everything falls or clears—an essential tactic for completing the mission.

The built‑in puzzle creator lets you craft your own Nazo Puyo stages by moving through six screens: laying out the initial board, choosing the puzzle, selecting which colors appear, setting the falling pairs, playing the puzzle, and returning to the main menu.