Sega Master System · Puzzle
Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine
Certified classic
| System | Sega Master System |
|---|---|
| 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 10 |
Developed by Compile and published by SEGA, Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine arrived on the Sega Master System as a puzzle game.
Among the 6 Master System puzzle games in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.
It is part of the Puyo Puyo series. The series also appears on other systems with Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine (Genesis) and Puyo Puyo 2 (Genesis). Compile also made R-Type, Ghostbusters and Golvellius for the Master System.
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 Master System'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
14 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 |
Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine 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.
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.
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.