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The development was started by [[Intelligent Systems]], and was referred to as ''Game Boy Wars Pocket Tactics'' while under their control. The title ''Game Boy Wars 3'' was adopted once development was passed to [[Hudson Soft]].
The development was started by [[Intelligent Systems]], and was referred to as ''Game Boy Wars Pocket Tactics'' while under their control. The title ''Game Boy Wars 3'' was adopted once development was passed to [[Hudson Soft]].
Game Boy Wars 3 also included [[Mobile System GB]] support while it was available. Using the service, it was possible to download new maps designed by gaming magazine editor(s), as well as mercenaries/[[unit]]s from the [[Wars Net Center]].


== Additions and Improvements ==
== Additions and Improvements ==
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The game is also unique in the series, due to an element of real-time strategy being included - the player must manage two resources, funds and "materials". In order to manufacture additional units, the player must obtain sufficient amounts of both resources.
The game is also unique in the series, due to an element of real-time strategy being included - the player must manage two resources, funds and "materials". In order to manufacture additional units, the player must obtain sufficient amounts of both resources.
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== DLC Maps ==
[[File:GBW3 DLC Map 1006.png|thumb|right|250px|Polytan no Shima (ポリタンのしま) (1006) layout from a Japanese magazine.]]
Game Boy Wars 3 also included [[Mobile System GB]] support while it was available. Using the service, it was possible to download new maps designed by gaming magazine editor(s), as well as mercenaries/[[unit]]s from the [[Wars Net Center]].
Names for maps 1001-1008 are known, as retrieved by the REON Discord group from a second-hand Game Boy Wars 3 cartridge with Wars Net Center data.<ref>Wars Net Center: 「スペシャルマップ 」 (Special Maps) - September 5</ref>. Additionally, the REON group found another second-hand save file contains the downloaded maps 1001-1003.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYgbUM5JDj4 Game Boy Wars 3 (ゲームボーイウォーズ3) DLC Maps 1001-1003 Dream Show Tour, Dengeki Tour, 64+ Special]</ref>
*Dream Show Area (ドリームショトウ) (1001) (dimensions 47x20): Tiles spell out "[[wikipedia:Nintendo Dream|Nintendo Dream]]"
*Dengeki Area (デンゲキトウ) (1002) (dimensions 32x32): Circular islands with 王 kanji in the centre
*64+ Special (64+スペシャル) (1003) (dimensions 37x23): Tiles spell out "64+ アドバンス" (64+ Advance) (for Famitsu 64 + Advance)
*N-Star-Guntou (Nスタぐんとう) (1004)
*Shin Ninky-Kun (しんニンキーくん) (1005)
*Polytan no Shima (ポリタンのしま) (1006)
*Baka Island (バカアイランド) (1007)
*Magazine-Tou (マガジントウ)  (1008)
An image of the Polytan no Shima layout also is seen in a Japanese magazine.<!--which one?-->


== Beginner/Training Mode ==
== Beginner/Training Mode ==
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==References==
{{Reflist}}
==See also==
==See also==
*[[Staff of Game Boy Wars 3]]
*[[Staff of Game Boy Wars 3]]
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