Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine: all version differences
4 documented differences between the releases of Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine, each with a source. Back to the main page for names, releases and where to play.
Category × version
| Category | Genesis | Game Gear | Master System | Europe (outside UK) | Japanese compilations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Content | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Gameplay | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Title | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Version differences
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ContentGenesis
The Genesis game is a Westernized Puyo Puyo: Sega swapped the original cast for Sonic characters, mostly from the 1993 Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog cartoon, reportedly fearing Western players would not take to the originals. Puyo Puyo's Carbuncle stays on as Has Bean.1
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GameplayGame GearMaster System
The Game Gear and Master System versions add a Puzzle Mode with set bean layouts to clear; the Genesis version has no such mode.1
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ContentGame GearMaster System
The 8-bit versions are adapted from Compile's Japanese Nazo Puyo rather than ported directly from the Genesis game.1
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TitleEurope (outside UK)Japanese compilations
European releases outside the UK are titled Dr. Robotnik and His Mean Bean Machine, and Japanese compilations use Dr. Eggman's Mean Bean Machine.1
Sources
Checked: 2026-10-13