The Bee Game DS box art

Nintendo DS · Adventure

The Bee Game

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SystemNintendo DS
GenreAdventure
DeveloperIndependent Arts Software
PublisherMidway Games
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesMaya the Bee
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Released for the Nintendo DS, The Bee Game is an adventure game developed by Independent Arts Software and published by Midway Games.

It is part of the Maya the Bee series. The series also appears on other systems with Maya the Bee & Her Friends (GBC) and The Bee Game (GBA). Independent Arts Software also made Paws & Claws: Pet Vet for the DS.

The Bee Game is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you've played the DS hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing The Bee Game is like

Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.

Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.

The Bee Game gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

The Bee Game cheats & codes

3 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:

Collect One Flower for an Extra Life2206A9B0 00000063
Max/Infinite Lives2206A9AE 00000063
Max/Infinite HP220664E4 00000004

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The Bee Game walkthroughs & guides

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Playing DS games today

Many DS games rely on the touchscreen and stylus, so they play best on original hardware, a 3DS, or an emulator with mouse or touch input such as Rec0m88. The library is enormous, which makes a recommendation engine especially handy.

The Bee Game FAQ

Who made The Bee Game?

It was developed by Independent Arts Software and published by Midway Games.

Is The Bee Game multiplayer?

No. The Bee Game is a single-player game.

How long does The Bee Game take to play?

As an adventure game, The Bee Game typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about The Bee Game 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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