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Ojanko Yakata
Ojanko Yakata is a 1986 arcade action game developed by V-System Co. The game centers on mahjong-themed gameplay with an action format, placing the player in scenarios where they must interact with tile-based challenges within a structured stage environment. As a single-player experience, it tasks one participant with navigating the game's mechanics using arcade controls typical of the era. V-System Co. released this title as part of their arcade catalog during the mid-1980s, a period when the company was establishing its presence in the Japanese arcade market. The game features a progression of stages, each presenting new challenges as the player advances. Its combination of action gameplay with mahjong elements gave it a distinctive character among arcade offerings of the time.
- Developer
- V-System Co.
- Released
- 1986
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 (3.2K)
- Last updated
Ojanko Yakata Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Ojanko Yakata 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.
Ojanko Yakata Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Ojanko Yakata on Arcade before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
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"Ojanko Yakata" Arcade longplay 1986
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ojanko Yakata released?
Ojanko Yakata was released in 1986 for the Arcade.
Who developed Ojanko Yakata?
Ojanko Yakata was developed by V-System Co., available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Ojanko Yakata support?
Ojanko Yakata is a single-player Action game for the Arcade.
What type of game is Ojanko Yakata?
Ojanko Yakata is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Ojanko Yakata for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Ojanko Yakata runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Ojanko Yakata in the browser?
No. Ojanko Yakata streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Ojanko Yakata?
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 Ojanko Yakata 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 Ojanko Yakata this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Ojanko Yakata. 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.
