Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Puzzle
Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine
Certified classic
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | Compile |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Puyo Puyo |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 17 |
Developed by Compile and published by SEGA, Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine arrived on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1993 as a puzzle game.
It landed about 4 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1993 include Mortal Kombat, Flashback and Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball. Among the 25 Genesis puzzle games in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.
It is part of the Puyo Puyo series; on the Genesis you can also try Puyo Puyo 2. The series also appears on other systems with Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine (Master System) and Puyo Puyo 7 (DS). Compile also made Sonic Compilation, Ghostbusters and MUSHA: Metallic Uniframe Super Hybrid Armor for the Genesis.
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 want to experience one of the Genesis's defining games
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 cheats & codes
31 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:
| Refugee beans are disabled | ALNT-AA66 |
|---|---|
| Refugee Beans Come in Smaller Amounts | VWNT-AAHE |
| Refugee Beans Come in Larger Amounts | ERNT-AAHE |
| Start on Stage 2 | AW9A-AAH8 |
| Start on Stage 3 | A09A-AAH8 |
| Start on Stage 4 | A49A-AAH8 |
Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine walkthroughs & guides
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Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine FAQ
When did Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine come out on the Genesis?
Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1993.
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.
Read more about Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine 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.