FAX
FAX is an action game released by Exidy in 1983 for arcades. The game presents players with a series of trivia and visual quiz questions displayed on screen. Players must select correct answers within a time limit, earning points for accurate and fast responses. The cabinet typically supported multiple players competing simultaneously, making it a social experience on the arcade floor. Questions span various categories, and the difficulty increases as players progress through rounds. The game uses a button-based input system for answer selection rather than a joystick. FAX stood out among Exidy's catalog for its quiz-game format at a time when most arcade titles focused on action or shooting mechanics, offering an alternative style of interactive play.
- Developer
- Exidy
- Released
- 1983
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 (3K)
- Last updated
FAX Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for FAX 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.
FAX Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of FAX 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
"FAX" Arcade longplay 1983
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was FAX released?
FAX was released in 1983 for the Arcade.
Who developed FAX?
FAX was developed by Exidy, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is FAX?
FAX is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play FAX for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — FAX runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play FAX in the browser?
No. FAX streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in FAX?
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 FAX 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 FAX this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of FAX. 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.
