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Match It II
Match It II is an action arcade game developed by Tamtex and released in 1993. The game tasks players with matching colored blocks or patterns within a time-limited framework. Gameplay revolves around quick reflexes and pattern recognition, with players using directional controls and action buttons to select and match elements across the playfield. The mechanics emphasize speed and accuracy as difficulty escalates. The game features a structured progression through distinct levels, each increasing in complexity and speed. Match It II delivers straightforward action-puzzle mechanics typical of early 1990s arcade releases.
- Developer
- Tamtex
- Released
- 1993
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 (4.6K)
- Last updated
Match It II Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Match It II 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.
Match It II Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Match It II 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
"Match It II" Arcade longplay 1993
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Match It II released?
Match It II was released in 1993 for the Arcade.
Who developed Match It II?
Match It II was developed by Tamtex, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Match It II?
Match It II is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Match It II for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Match It II runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Match It II in the browser?
No. Match It II streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Match It II?
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 Match It II 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 Match It II this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Match It II. 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.
