Bubba 'n' Stix
Bubba 'n' Stix — frequently asked questions
- What platforms is Bubba 'n' Stix on?
- Bubba 'n' Stix was released on Amiga CD32, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Amiga.
- When did Bubba 'n' Stix release?
- Bubba 'n' Stix was first released on February 1, 1994.
About Bubba 'n' Stix
Our goofy hero and his friend - an intelligent alien stick - have crash-landed on a weird planet after being captured by an alien spacecraft. In order to get back to Earth, Bubba must use Stix in a variety of different ways to solve puzzles, overcome adversaries and foil the comedic attempts of his kidnapper to recapture him in this multi-directional scrolling puzzle.
Summary via IGDB.
Game details
- Developer
- Core Design
- Publisher
- Core Design
- Game modes
- Single player
- Themes
- Action, Comedy
- Series
- Bubblicious
Details via IGDB.
Reception
Every version compared
Prices, contemporary reception and the studio credited for each release
| Platform | Year | Loose | Complete | Sealed | Period reviews | Fake risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sega Genesis | 1994 | $15 | $50 | — | 6 reviews | Low |
Also released on: Amiga CD32 · Sega Mega Drive/Genesis · Amiga. We haven’t priced or authenticated those versions yet.
Collector value & authenticity
Sega Genesis · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-10-29
Other releases and variants
| Release | Loose | Complete | Sealed |
|---|---|---|---|
| European (PAL) release | $27 | $73 | — |
How often it sells
- Loose: about once a month
- Complete: about once a month
- Sealed: about once a year
Sales frequency from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, as of 2026-10-29.
Price over time
- Loose
- Complete
A loose copy sold for about $7.85 in Oct 2007, $12.00 five years ago, and $14.78 as of Oct 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | $7.85 | — |
| Jan 2009 | $14.00 | — |
| Jan 2010 | $1.49 | — |
| Jan 2011 | $4.87 | — |
| Jan 2012 | $4.37 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $3.70 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $5.94 | $12.74 |
| Jan 2015 | $5.49 | $4.75 |
| Jan 2016 | $7.24 | $14.95 |
| Jan 2017 | $8.49 | $18.00 |
| Jan 2018 | $8.17 | $29 |
| Jan 2019 | $8.16 | $23 |
| Jan 2020 | $10.11 | $22 |
| Jan 2021 | $12.50 | $28 |
| Jan 2022 | $15.01 | $45 |
| Jan 2023 | $27 | $42 |
| Jan 2024 | $19.99 | $45 |
| Jan 2025 | $17.87 | $48 |
| Jan 2026 | $17.00 | $44 |
| Oct 2026 | $14.78 | $50 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Oct 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Product number | Barcode | Known board |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North America | July 1994 | T-115026 | 031763087502 | — |
| Europe / PAL | 1 July 1994 | T-115026-50 | 5020717500025 | 171-5978BA |
- Region
- NA+EU
- Released
- 1994
- Authenticity
- Low
A quirky puzzle-platformer built around a talking stick, and a better game than its obscurity suggests.
This is the Genesis version of Bubba 'n' Stix, developed and published by Core Design. It came out in North America in July 1994 and in Europe on 1 July 1994, and the American release carried a promotional tie-in with Bubblicious bubble gum. You play Bubba, a redneck character, with a sentient stick, Stix, that can be wedged into holes to climb higher.
Mean Machines Sega called it a rather smart little puzzler that eases the player into its puzzles, with teleporters, switches and water outlets adding to the fun. Electronic Gaming Monthly's reviewers praised its original concept and challenging puzzles.
What the press said at the time
| Sega Magazine Issue 6 | June 1994 | 74% |
| Diehard GameFan Volume 2 Issue 8 | July 1994 | 82, 70, 74 |
| MegaTech Issue 28 | April 1994 | 83% |
| MegaTech Issue 33 | September 1994 | 83% |
| Sega Pro Issue 36 | September 1994 | 84% |
| MegaTech Issue 34 | October 1994 | 83% |
“Balance is the thing, then; for a game in this style to really work, there must be equal amounts of brain-teasing and button-bashing. And the good news is, Bubba n* Stix manages this delicate see-saw act with style.”
“In terms of graphics and sound, Bubba 'n' Stix is well up to the usual Core Design standards, and although it's very similar to the Amiga original, it's still impressive.”
“B&S is a really beautiful game in every department, but the game is way too hard-way, way too hard. This is the ultimate challenge for puzzle game enthusiasts.”
“Lots of gorgeous, colourful graphics, loads of well ’ard puzzles, wicked animation and huge levels.”
How the Sega Genesis version differs
The Genesis version was released in the United States with a promotional tie-in with the Bubblicious bubble gum brand.
Electronic Gaming Monthly's four reviewers praised the Genesis version's originality and highly challenging puzzles.
Also on other platforms
Amiga · CD32
Before you buy
Among US carts it sits slightly above the middle. The European cart usually costs noticeably more than the US one, so the US cart is the cheaper way in.
Bubba 'n' Stix screenshots
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