Bimini Run
A landmark action game for the Sega Genesis, Bimini Run combines tight controls with engaging gameplay. Its enduring appeal lies in the perfect balance of challenge and reward.
- Developer
- Microsmiths, Inc.
- Released
- 1990
- Platform
- Mega Drive
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 (1.3K)
- Last updated
Bimini Run Controls — Mega Drive Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Bimini Run on our in-browser Mega Drive emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| S | C | Tertiary action |
| A | X | Quaternary action |
| Q | Y | Fifth button |
| W | Z | Sixth button |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
These bindings cover the 6-button Mega Drive controller. Most older titles only use buttons A/B/C; the extra X/Y/Z buttons matter for Street Fighter II and other 6-button fighters.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Bimini Run Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Bimini Run on Mega Drive before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Bimini Run" Mega Drive longplay 1990
Bimini Run Cheat Codes
20 community-curated cheats for Bimini Run. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Infinite Lives
FF3BA5:0006ALVT-CA20 -
Infinite Continues
FF53BD:09RGJA-C60GFF53BC:0009 -
Start with 1 boat
ACDT-DA4N -
Start with 2 boats
AGDT-DA4N -
Start with 10 boats
BGDT-DA4N -
Top speed is 80 mph instead of 93
BDHA-AYB2+BDHA-AYB8BDHA-AYB2BDHA-AYB8 -
Top speed is 105 mph
FDHA-A4B2+FDHA-A4B8FDHA-A4B2FDHA-A4B8 -
Top speed is 125 mph
ZDHA-A8B2+ZDHA-A8B8ZDHA-A8B2ZDHA-A8B8 -
Don't lose boats from accidents and enemy fire
RGVT-C6TY -
Infinite fuel supply
RHKT-A61L -
0 continues instead of 4
ACDA-CAB6+ACET-CAHE -
1 continue
AGDA-CAB6+AGET-CAHE
Show 8 more cheats Show fewer
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2 continues
ALDA-CAB6+ALET-CAHE -
9 continues
BGDA-CAB6+BGET-CAHE -
Start at chapter 2
ACDA-CAEJ -
Start at chapter 3
AGDA-CAEJ -
Start at chapter 4
ALDA-CAEJ -
Start at chapter 5
ARDA-CAEJ -
Start at chapter 6
AWDA-CAEJ -
Master Code
CTBT-AA36
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bimini Run released?
Bimini Run was released in 1990 for the Mega Drive.
Who developed Bimini Run?
Bimini Run was developed by Microsmiths, Inc., available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Bimini Run support?
Bimini Run supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Mega Drive.
What type of game is Bimini Run?
Bimini Run is a Action game for the Mega Drive, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Bimini Run for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Bimini Run runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Bimini Run in the browser?
No. Bimini Run streams from a public archive into a browser-side Mega Drive emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Bimini Run?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Mega Drive cartridge supported.
Does Bimini Run work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Mega Drive emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Bimini Run this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Bimini Run. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
