Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure 32X box art

Sega 32X · Action / Platformer

Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure

SystemSega 32X
Released1995
GenreAction, Platformer
DeveloperActivision
PublisherActivision
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesPitfall
ESRBT
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 11

Released for the Sega 32X in 1995, Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure is an action game developed by Activision. It blends action and platformer elements.

It came out in the 32X's second year on the market. Other notable 32X releases from 1995 include Virtua Fighter, Blackthorne and Knuckles' Chaotix.

It is part of the Pitfall series. The series also appears on other systems with Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure (SNES) and Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure (Genesis).

Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

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)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure 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.

Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure gameplay screenshot on 32X
In-game screenshot (32X)

Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure cheats & codes

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

Infinite RocksFF3EEE:0063
Infinite BoomerangsFF3EEF:0063
Infinite Stones Of PacalFF3EF0:0063
Infinite LivesFF3EED:000A
InvincibleFF3EF5:000F
Infinite LivesFF3EEC:000A

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Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure walkthroughs & guides

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Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure FAQ

When did Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure come out on the 32X?

Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure was released for the Sega 32X in 1995.

Who made Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure?

It was developed by Activision.

Is Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure multiplayer?

No. Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure is a single-player game.

How long does Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure take to play?

As an action game, Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure 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 Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure 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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