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Life & fun · December 30, 2019

Rewtro plays tiny videogames encoded in origami GameBoy cartridges

Papercraft videogame cartridges you can print and pirate with a copy machine. - kesiev/rewtro

Rewtro plays tiny videogames encoded in origami GameBoy cartridges launched on December 30, 2019 with 117 votes, #204 of 2,946 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 6 years on.

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In plain words

Rewtro is a platform that lets users play small videogames stored as origami-folded GameBoy cartridges. Launched in 2019, it combines retro gaming nostalgia with a unique physical-digital hybrid format. The project is designed for people interested in experimental game experiences and creative takes on classic gaming hardware. Users can fold, collect, and play these cartridge origami while exploring games in an unconventional way. The code is available on GitHub.

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