NES/Famicom

Marble Madness

A port of the arcade game. The idea is deceptively simple- Guide a marble down a path without hitting any obstacles or straying off the course. The game is viewed from an isometric perspective, which makes it harder to stay focused on the direction the ball is to follow. There are tight corridors to follow and enemies to avoid. There is a 2-player mode in which players must race to the finish; otherwise you're racing against the clock.

Genre: Puzzle
Year: 1989
Developer: Atari Games Corporation
Publisher: Milton Bradley Co.
Players: 2

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P2P Netplay available on compatible cores

Achievements

15 achievements · 240 total points

Practice Madness Finish the Practice race
5 pts
Beginner Madness Finish the Beginner race
10 pts
Intermediate Madness Finish the Intermediate race
10 pts
Aerial Madness Finish the Aerial race
10 pts
Silly Madness Finish the Silly race
25 pts
Ultimate Madness Finish the Ultimate race
25 pts
High Roller Get a final score of more than 52,500 points to knock SWEEP off the top spot!
10 pts
Macho Madness Get a final score of at least 70,000 points
25 pts
I Created Madness! Get a final score of at least 80,000 points
50 pts
Racing Roaming Roller Finish the Practice race with more than 10,000 points, including the bonus points
10 pts
Screen Scroller Roller Finish the Practice race with 54 seconds or more on the clock
10 pts
Raging Roller Defeat the Black Steelie in the Beginner race
5 pts
Rapid Roller Accumulate 85 seconds or more on the clock
25 pts
Immaculate Madness Finish the Beginner race without losing your marble
10 pts
Unmerciful Madness Squash all of the mini enemies in the Silly race
10 pts

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Marble Madness frequently asked questions

How do I play Marble Madness online with a friend?

Marble Madness (NES/Famicom) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:

Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.

How do I play Marble Madness on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Marble Madness in the NES/Famicom library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does Marble Madness netplay lag?

Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.

Does Marble Madness have achievements?

Yes, Marble Madness has 15 achievements worth 240 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Marble Madness for free?

Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.

Play Marble Madness on Etera

Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.