Bonanza Bros. Master System box art

Sega Master System · Action / Platformer

Bonanza Bros.

Deep cut Co-op

SystemSega Master System
GenreAction, Platformer
DeveloperSEGA
PublisherSEGA
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 5

Bonanza Bros. is an action game released for the Sega Master System, developed by SEGA. It blends action and platformer elements.

Among the 64 Master System action games in our database, it ranks #16 by legacy score.

SEGA also made Alex Kidd in Miracle World, Phantasy Star and Hang-On for the Master System.

Bonanza Bros. 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)
  • you've played the Master System hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Bonanza Bros. 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.

Bonanza Bros. gameplay screenshot on Master System
In-game screenshot (Master System)

Bonanza Bros. cheats & codes

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

Infinite Lives00C4-E10A
Infinite Time - One's Digit00C5-8509
Infinite Time - Ten's Digit00C5-8609
Infinite Time - Hundred's Digit00C5-8709
Infinite Continues (Credits)00C4-E209

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Bonanza Bros. walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Master System games today

The Master System library is full of colorful arcade-style games that are easy to pick up. Many titles also appear in Sega's official compilations.

Bonanza Bros. FAQ

Who made Bonanza Bros.?

It was developed by SEGA.

Is Bonanza Bros. multiplayer?

No. Bonanza Bros. is a single-player game.

How long does Bonanza Bros. take to play?

As an action game, Bonanza Bros. 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 Bonanza Bros. 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.

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