Product Overview
- Product Name: Marble Madness
- New or Used: Used
- In Box or Loose: Loose
- Overall Condition: Good
- Notes:
Photos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.
What's Included
- NES Game Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: No
- Cartridge Dust Cover / Sleeve: No
- Original Retail Box: No
- Styrofoam Insert: No
- Extras:
Game Description
Navigate a series of intricate, isometric courses in Marble Madness for the NES, a challenging puzzle-racing hybrid originally developed by Atari Games and adapted for home consoles by Rare Ltd. Released in 1989 and published by Milton Bradley, this title tasks players with guiding a marble through six progressively difficult levels filled with treacherous slopes, obstacles, and enemies—all under the pressure of a ticking clock. With its unique physics-based gameplay and minimalist design, Marble Madness offers a distinctive experience that tests both reflexes and strategic planning.
Gameplay Features
- Six uniquely themed courses: Practice, Beginner, Intermediate, Aerial, Silly, and Ultimate.
- Isometric perspective combined with realistic physics for authentic marble movement.
- Option to choose between 90° and 45° control schemes to suit player preference.
- Two-player simultaneous mode, allowing competitive play with separate timers.
- Variety of obstacles including enemy marbles, chutes, catapults, and time-draining hazards.
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
The NES version of Marble Madness was developed by Rare Ltd. and published by Milton Bradley in 1989. Notably, unused text within the game's code reveals hidden credits to developers Paul Proctor and Rachel M. Edwards, a subtle signature also found in other Rare titles like California Games and Wizards & Warriors. Additionally, the NES port retains the animated waves on the third course, a feature not present in all versions of the game.
Additional Details
- Variant:
- Genre: Puzzle & Cards
- Year Released: 1989
- Publisher: Milton Bradley
- Developer: Rare Ltd.
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 032244048807
- SKU: 12319
- Format: Original Nintendo Entertainment system (NES) game cartridge
- Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System 8-bit video game console
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
NES Game Cartridge Compatibility (NTSC Region)
This chart shows which video game systems support original NES cartridges:
| System | Supports NES Cartridges | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) | Yes | Original 1985–1995 model (front-loading design). |
| NES-101 "Top Loader" | Yes | Redesigned top-loading NES model released in 1993. |
| Analogue Nt / Nt Mini | Yes | Premium modern system with FPGA accuracy and HDMI out. |
| RetroUSB AVS | Yes | Modern FPGA-based console with 720p output. |
| Polymega (with EM01 NES Module) | Yes | Modular system supports NES cartridges via add-on EM01 module (emulation-based; compatibility may vary). |
| Retron 1 / 2 / 3 / 5 | Yes | Supports NES cartridges (emulation-based; compatibility may vary). |
| Japanese Famicom | No (without adapter) | Requires 72-to-60 pin adapter (uses different cartridge format). |
Note: Compatibility may vary on emulation-based or clone systems depending on cartridge variant and mapper chip used.
Important Information
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