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Jongputer
Jongputer is an action arcade game released in 1981 by Alpha Denshi Co. The game is built around mahjong tile mechanics, placing it in an unusual niche within the arcade action genre. Players interact with mahjong-style tiles presented on screen, making decisions and moves within a structured gameplay framework. The cabinet featured controls suited to the tile-based interaction, and the game progressed through stages that tested the player's ability to manage the on-screen tile arrangements. Alpha Denshi Co. designed the experience to combine the familiar visual language of mahjong with arcade-style pacing, giving it an identity distinct from standard action titles of the era. It remains a relatively obscure early-80s arcade curiosity.
- Developer
- Alpha Denshi Co.
- Released
- 1981
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 (3.8K)
- Last updated
Jongputer Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Jongputer 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.
Jongputer Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Jongputer 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
"Jongputer" Arcade longplay 1981
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jongputer released?
Jongputer was released in 1981 for the Arcade.
Who developed Jongputer?
Jongputer was developed by Alpha Denshi Co., available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Jongputer?
Jongputer is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Jongputer for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Jongputer runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Jongputer in the browser?
No. Jongputer streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Jongputer?
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 Jongputer 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 Jongputer this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Jongputer. 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.
