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Super Nintendo · Action / Platformer
Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure
Certified classic
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1994 |
| Genre | Action, Platformer |
| Developer | Activision |
| Publisher | Activision |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Pitfall |
| ESRB | T |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 11 |
Developed by Activision, Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1994 as an action game. It blends action and platformer elements.
It landed about 3 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1994 include Final Fantasy VI, Donkey Kong Country and Super Metroid. Among the 158 SNES action games in our database, it ranks #13 by legacy score.
It is part of the Pitfall series. The series also appears on other systems with Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure (Genesis) and Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure (32X).
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 want to experience one of the SNES's defining games
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 cheats & codes
72 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Get 2X Energy From Sacred Hearts | 746B-4D6A |
|---|---|
| Get 3X Energy From Sacred Hearts | 086B-4D6A |
| Sling Stones Do Mega-Damage | 74A4-CF69 |
| Pick Up 20 Stones Of Pacal For Every 1 | F06D-1D0A |
| Infinite Stones Of Pacal | DDA6-3D69 |
| Infinite Sling Stones | DDA5-1709 |
Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure walkthroughs & guides
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Playing SNES games today
The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.
Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure FAQ
When did Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure come out on the SNES?
Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure was released for the Super Nintendo in 1994.
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.