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Lazer Command
Lazer Command is a two-player action arcade game released in 1976 by Meadows Games, Inc. The game draws inspiration from the classic strategy concept of Battleship, translating it into a real-time arcade experience. Two players face off, each controlling a set of targets and attempting to locate and destroy the opponent's hidden positions using laser shots. Players fire across a divided screen, tracking hits and misses to deduce enemy locations. The game runs on dedicated arcade hardware and supports simultaneous two-player competition, making direct head-to-head play its core feature. There are no progressive difficulty levels in a traditional sense; the challenge comes entirely from outmaneuvering the human opponent through memory and strategy.
- Developer
- Meadows Games, Inc.
- Released
- 1976
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 (3.3K)
- Last updated
Lazer Command Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Lazer Command 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.
Lazer Command Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Lazer Command 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
"Lazer Command" Arcade longplay 1976
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lazer Command released?
Lazer Command was released in 1976 for the Arcade.
Who developed Lazer Command?
Lazer Command was developed by Meadows Games, Inc., available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Lazer Command support?
Lazer Command supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Arcade.
What type of game is Lazer Command?
Lazer Command is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Lazer Command for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Lazer Command runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Lazer Command in the browser?
No. Lazer Command streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Lazer Command?
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 Lazer Command 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 Lazer Command this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Lazer Command. 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.
