Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine Game Gear box art

Sega Game Gear · Puzzle

Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine

SystemSega Game Gear
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperCompile
PublisherSEGA
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut

Developed by Compile and published by SEGA, Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine arrived on the Sega Game Gear as a puzzle game.

Compile also made Power Strike II and GG Aleste for the Game Gear.

Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the Game Gear hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want story, exploration or action

What playing Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine is like

Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.

Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.

Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine gameplay screenshot on Game Gear
In-game screenshot (Game Gear)

Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine cheats & codes

15 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

FAKE Score (Ten's Digit)00CC-D709
FAKE Score (One's Digit)00CC-D809
FAKE Score (Hundred's Digit)00CC-D609
FAKE Score (Thousand's Digit)00CC-D509
FAKE Score (Ten-Thousand's Digit)00CC-D409
FAKE Score (Hundred-Thousand's Digit)00CC-D309

See all Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine cheats

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Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine FAQ

Who made Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine?

It was developed by Compile and published by SEGA.

Is Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine multiplayer?

Yes. Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine supports up to 2 players.

How long does Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine take to play?

As a puzzle game, Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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