The Flintstones Master System box art

Sega Master System · Action

The Flintstones

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SystemSega Master System
GenreAction
DeveloperTiertex
PublisherGrandslam Entertainment
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesThe Flintstones
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

The Flintstones is an action game released for the Sega Master System, developed by Tiertex and published by Grandslam Entertainment.

It is part of the The Flintstones series. The series also appears on other systems with The Flintstones: The Rescue of Dino & Hoppy (NES) and The Flintstones (Genesis). Tiertex also made Winter Olympics, World Cup USA '94 and Star Wars 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 The Flintstones 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.

The Flintstones gameplay screenshot on Master System
In-game screenshot (Master System)

The Flintstones cheats & codes

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

Infinite Sand Timer [Alternate]00C9-A504
Infinite Lives00C9-A203
Level Select00C9-B001
Infinite Time (In Hourglass)00CA-27FF
Infinite Paint On Paintbrush (Level 1 Only)00C9-F20F
FAKE? Fred's Bowling Score - One's Digit (Third Level Only) [0-9]00CA-6000

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The Flintstones 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.

The Flintstones FAQ

Who made The Flintstones?

It was developed by Tiertex and published by Grandslam Entertainment.

Is The Flintstones multiplayer?

No. The Flintstones is a single-player game.

How long does The Flintstones take to play?

As an action game, The Flintstones 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 The Flintstones 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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