Tom Mason's Dinosaurs for Hire
Tom Mason's Dinosaurs for Hire remains one of the finest action experiences on the Sega Genesis. Its innovative design and addictive gameplay have earned it a permanent place in gaming history.
- Developer
- SEGA
- Released
- 1993
- Platform
- Mega Drive
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 (1.2K)
- Last updated
Tom Mason's Dinosaurs for Hire Controls — Mega Drive Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Tom Mason's Dinosaurs for Hire 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.
Tom Mason's Dinosaurs for Hire Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Tom Mason's Dinosaurs for Hire on Mega Drive before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
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"Tom Mason's Dinosaurs for Hire" Mega Drive longplay 1993
Tom Mason's Dinosaurs for Hire Cheat Codes
19 community-curated cheats for Tom Mason's Dinosaurs for Hire. 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
FF70EC:0009FF70ED:0004 -
Infinite Health P1
FF64C9:0038 -
Infinite Health P2
FF66C7:0038 -
Protection from most attacks/damage
AK6T-AA6J+AM1T-AA6R -
Infinite bombs Player 1
AJ1A-CA30 -
Start a new game with 4 bombs
AWET-AAFG -
When you lose a life, you'll get the triple shot weapon
AMXT-AACL -
Start a new game with the triple shot weapon
ALET-AAFW -
Infinite lives for Player 1
AMXT-AA46 -
Start a new game with the double shot weapon
AGET-AAFW -
When you lose a life, you'll get the double shot weapon
AHXT-AACL -
Infinite Lives P2
ADXT-BKSW
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Infinite Energy P2
0K6T-BNEJ+0ALA-DNKL -
Pause the game and press A to refill your energy, or press C for invincibility
JCHT-B202+ACHT-BE9R+AWJA-B226 -
Pause the game and press A to upgrade your weapon, or press C for invincibility
JCHT-B202+ACHT-BE9R+BWJA-B226 -
Pause the game and press Down to refill your energy, press Right to add another life, or press C for invincibility
JCHT-B202+ACHT-BE9R -
Pause the game and press A for weapon upgrade, press B for the level select menu, press C for invincibility, press Down to refill your energy, or press Right to add another life
JCHT-B202+ACHT-BE9R+CCJT-AAP0+BCJT-AAZ6+CCJT-BAGJ
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tom Mason's Dinosaurs for Hire released?
Tom Mason's Dinosaurs for Hire was released in 1993 for the Mega Drive.
Who developed Tom Mason's Dinosaurs for Hire?
Tom Mason's Dinosaurs for Hire was developed by SEGA, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Tom Mason's Dinosaurs for Hire support?
Tom Mason's Dinosaurs for Hire supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Mega Drive.
What type of game is Tom Mason's Dinosaurs for Hire?
Tom Mason's Dinosaurs for Hire is a Action game for the Mega Drive, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Tom Mason's Dinosaurs for Hire for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Tom Mason's Dinosaurs for Hire runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Tom Mason's Dinosaurs for Hire in the browser?
No. Tom Mason's Dinosaurs for Hire streams from a public archive into a browser-side Mega Drive emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Tom Mason's Dinosaurs for Hire?
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 Tom Mason's Dinosaurs for Hire 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 Tom Mason's Dinosaurs for Hire this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Tom Mason's Dinosaurs for Hire. 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.
