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Name That Tune
Name That Tune is an action arcade game released in 1986 by Bally/Sente. Designed for two players, the game challenges participants to identify musical tunes as quickly as possible. Players use a control panel interface to buzz in and select answers when they recognize a song, competing head-to-head in a quiz-style format set to music. The gameplay draws from the classic television game show concept, translating it into an arcade cabinet experience. Rounds present progressively challenging musical clips, and the player who correctly identifies the most tunes wins. The cabinet supports simultaneous two-player competition, making it a social, competitive experience suited to arcade environments where players could challenge each other directly.
- Developer
- Bally/Sente
- Released
- 1986
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 (4K)
- Last updated
Name That Tune Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Name That Tune 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.
Name That Tune Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Name That Tune 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
"Name That Tune" Arcade longplay 1986
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Name That Tune released?
Name That Tune was released in 1986 for the Arcade.
Who developed Name That Tune?
Name That Tune was developed by Bally/Sente, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Name That Tune support?
Name That Tune supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Arcade.
What type of game is Name That Tune?
Name That Tune is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Name That Tune for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Name That Tune runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Name That Tune in the browser?
No. Name That Tune streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Name That Tune?
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 Name That Tune 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 Name That Tune this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Name That Tune. 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.
