Pit Pot Master System box art

Sega Master System · Action / Puzzle

Pit Pot

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SystemSega Master System
Released1985
GenreAction, Puzzle
DeveloperSEGA
PublisherSEGA
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Released for the Sega Master System in 1985, Pit Pot is an action game developed by SEGA. It blends action and puzzle elements.

It belongs to the Master System's earliest wave of games. Other notable Master System releases from 1985 include Hang-On, Spy vs. Spy and Teddy Boy Blues.

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

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

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 Pit Pot 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.

Pit Pot gameplay screenshot on Master System
In-game screenshot (Master System)

Pit Pot cheats & codes

3 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:

Free Play Cheat00CC-8200
No Enemy Cheat00CC-8400
Infinite Lives00C0-2104

See all Pit Pot cheats

Pit Pot 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.

Pit Pot FAQ

When did Pit Pot come out on the Master System?

Pit Pot was released for the Sega Master System in 1985.

Who made Pit Pot?

It was developed by SEGA.

Is Pit Pot multiplayer?

No. Pit Pot is a single-player game.

How long does Pit Pot take to play?

As an action game, Pit Pot 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 Pit Pot 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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