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Bal Cube
Bal Cube is an arcade action game released in 1996 by Metro. Players control a ball-like character navigating through stages while collecting cubes and defeating enemies. The gameplay involves rolling and maneuvering the ball across grid-based playfields, where the player must gather scattered cube pieces to progress. Enemies patrol the stages and must be avoided or eliminated. The game features multiple levels with increasing difficulty as players advance through each stage. Controls are straightforward, using a joystick to direct the ball's movement across the playing field. The stage-based structure gives each level a distinct layout, requiring players to plan their routes to collect targets efficiently while managing threats from enemy units.
- Developer
- Metro
- Released
- 1996
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 (4.2K)
- Last updated
Bal Cube Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Bal Cube on our in-browser Arcade 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | Joystick Up | Move up |
| ↓ | Joystick Down | Move down |
| ← | Joystick Left | Move left |
| → | Joystick Right | Move right |
| X | Button 1 | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | Button 2 | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| S | Button 3 | Tertiary action |
| A | Button 4 | Quaternary action |
| Q | Button 5 | Fifth button |
| W | Button 6 | Sixth button |
| 5 | Insert Coin | Insert coin |
| 1 | 1P Start | Start / Pause |
Coin and Start are convention "Insert Coin: 5" and "1P Start: 1". Some arcade boards expect specific button mappings — check the in-game prompts on coin-up.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Bal Cube Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Bal Cube on Arcade before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Bal Cube" Arcade longplay 1996
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bal Cube released?
Bal Cube was released in 1996 for the Arcade.
Who developed Bal Cube?
Bal Cube was developed by Metro, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Bal Cube?
Bal Cube is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Bal Cube for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Bal Cube runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Bal Cube in the browser?
No. Bal Cube streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Bal Cube?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Arcade cartridge supported.
Does Bal Cube work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Arcade emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Bal Cube this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Bal Cube. 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.
