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Joinem
Joinem is an arcade action game released in 1983 by Global Corporation. Players navigate a character across a grid-based playfield, connecting dots or nodes to form complete shapes or lines while avoiding enemies that patrol the board. The core mechanic revolves around completing sections of the grid before opponents can intercept or disrupt the player's path. Enemy movement increases in speed and aggression as stages progress, raising the difficulty over time. Controls are typically handled with a joystick, directing the player character between grid points. Each stage presents a new arrangement requiring the player to clear the board efficiently. The game shares structural similarities with other grid-capture titles popular during the early 1980s arcade era.
- Developer
- Global Corporation
- Released
- 1983
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 (4K)
- Last updated
Joinem Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Joinem 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.
Joinem Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Joinem 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
"Joinem" Arcade longplay 1983
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Joinem released?
Joinem was released in 1983 for the Arcade.
Who developed Joinem?
Joinem was developed by Global Corporation, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Joinem?
Joinem is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Joinem for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Joinem runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Joinem in the browser?
No. Joinem streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Joinem?
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 Joinem 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 Joinem this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Joinem. 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.
