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Sega Master System · Platformer / Racing
Marble Madness
| System | Sega Master System |
|---|---|
| Genre | Platformer, Racing, Action |
| Developer | Tengen |
| Publisher | Virgin |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 8 |
Developed by Tengen and published by Virgin, Marble Madness arrived on the Sega Master System as a platformer. It blends platformer, racing and action elements.
Among the 66 Master System platformers in our database, it ranks #13 by legacy score.
Tengen also made Klax and Ms. Pac-Man for the Master System.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to run, jump and explore
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Marble Madness is like
Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.
Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.
Marble Madness cheats & codes
9 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Time (One's Digit) | 00DE-D809 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Time | 00DF-ACB3 |
Marble Madness walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Marble Madness.
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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.
Marble Madness FAQ
Who made Marble Madness?
It was developed by Tengen and published by Virgin.
Is Marble Madness multiplayer?
No. Marble Madness is a single-player game.
How long does Marble Madness take to play?
As a platformer, Marble Madness 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 Marble Madness 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.