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Cannon Ball
炮弹
Cannon Ball is an action arcade game released in 1985 by Novomatic. Players control a character navigating stages filled with enemies and obstacles, using a cannon or projectile-based attacks to eliminate threats. The gameplay involves moving through each level while managing ammunition and dodging incoming hazards. Controls typically use a joystick to direct movement and a button to fire. The game progresses through multiple stages with increasing difficulty, introducing more aggressive enemies and tighter challenge patterns as players advance. Scoring is based on enemies defeated and stages cleared. The cabinet presented straightforward action mechanics aimed at quick arcade sessions, rewarding accuracy and timing over complex strategy.
- Developer
- Novomatic
- Released
- 1985
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 (5K)
- Last updated
Cannon Ball Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Cannon Ball 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.
Cannon Ball Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Cannon Ball 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
"Cannon Ball" Arcade longplay 1985
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cannon Ball released?
Cannon Ball was released in 1985 for the Arcade.
Who developed Cannon Ball?
Cannon Ball was developed by Novomatic, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Cannon Ball?
Cannon Ball is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Cannon Ball for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Cannon Ball runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Cannon Ball in the browser?
No. Cannon Ball streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Cannon Ball?
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 Cannon Ball 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 Cannon Ball this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Cannon Ball. 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.
