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Sega Game Gear · Action / Pinball
Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball
| System | Sega Game Gear |
|---|---|
| Genre | Action, Pinball |
| Developer | SEGA |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Sonic |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 5 |
Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball is an action game released for the Sega Game Gear, developed by SEGA. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Sonic Spinball. It blends action and pinball elements.
Among the 24 Game Gear action games in our database, it ranks #7 by legacy score.
It is part of the Sonic series; on the Game Gear you can also try Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Sonic Chaos. The series also appears on other systems with Sonic the Hedgehog (Genesis) and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Genesis). SEGA also made Sonic Drift, Sonic Drift 2 and Crystal Warriors for the Game Gear.
Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball is like
Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.
Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.
Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball cheats & codes
11 codes on file (Game Genie, Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | 00DA-1609 |
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Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball.
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Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball FAQ
Who made Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball?
It was developed by SEGA.
Is Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball multiplayer?
No. Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball is a single-player game.
How long does Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball take to play?
As an action game, Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball on Wikipedia. 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.