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Jump Shot
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Jump Shot is an arcade action game developed by Bally Midway in 1985. The player controls a basketball player attempting to score points by jumping and shooting balls into hoops. The game features simple controls where players time their jumps and aim to complete shots across multiple levels of increasing difficulty. Each level presents different hoop placements and obstacles that require precise timing and positioning. The objective is to sink the required number of baskets within a time limit to advance to the next level. Jump Shot combines reflexes with spatial awareness as players navigate the court and execute their shots.
- Developer
- Bally Midway
- Released
- 1985
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 (2.6K)
- Last updated
Jump Shot Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Jump Shot 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.
Jump Shot Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Jump Shot 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
"Jump Shot" Arcade longplay 1985
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jump Shot released?
Jump Shot was released in 1985 for the Arcade.
Who developed Jump Shot?
Jump Shot was developed by Bally Midway, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Jump Shot?
Jump Shot is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Jump Shot for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Jump Shot runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Jump Shot in the browser?
No. Jump Shot streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Jump Shot?
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 Jump Shot 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 Jump Shot this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Jump Shot. 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.
