On This Day in Nintendo History: Dance Aerobics; Nester's Funky Bowling
On this day (February 21) in Nintendo history...
- Dance Aerobics was released in 1987 for the Family Computer in Japan. In this music/exercise game, developed by Human Entertainment, the player begins with four different aerobics classes to choose from and by playing through the classes may unlock an additional four. The player must follow the motions of the instructor by stepping on the appropriate buttons on the Power Pad as music plays. The player must also use their hands and in some more advanced levels and different modes use of the hands is required.
- Nester's Funky Bowling was released in 1996 for the Virtual Boy in North America. In this sports game, developed by Saffire Corporation, choose Nintendo Power comics star Nester or his sister Hester. Position your character, choose the spin of the ball and select the power in order to knock down all the pins. You get two attempts to knock down all of the pins. Your score is tallied over 10 frames. You can play against a computer player or take it in turns with a second player.
What are you favourite memories of these games? How do you think they hold up today? Hash it out in the comments.
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Posted Feb 26, 2026, 8:03 AM UTC
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