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On the Ball
On the Ball is an action game developed by Taito in 1992 for the SNES. The player controls a ball that must navigate through various obstacle-filled stages, using precise movements and momentum to progress. The gameplay involves rolling the ball across platforms, avoiding hazards, and reaching the goal of each level. Players interact with switches and interact with the environment to solve simple puzzles. The game features a single-player experience with multiple stages of increasing difficulty. Control is handled through directional inputs to roll and maneuver the ball. The level structure progresses from basic navigation challenges to more complex layouts requiring timing and spatial awareness.
- Developer
- Taito
- Released
- 1992
- Platform
- SNES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 (3.2K)
- Last updated
On the Ball Controls — SNES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for On the Ball on our in-browser SNES 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| S | X | Tertiary action |
| A | Y | Quaternary action |
| Q | L | Left shoulder |
| W | R | Right shoulder |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
On the Ball Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of On the Ball on SNES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"On the Ball" SNES longplay 1992
On the Ball Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for On the Ball. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Start with 2 credits
DF66-DDA01808301 -
Start with 6 credits
D966-DDA01808305 -
Start with 8 credits
D566-DDA01808307 -
Start with 10 credits
DB66-DDA01808309 -
Infinite credits
C2AE-DF6501CCF6AD -
Faster timer
D4BB-D404989902 -
Stop timer but not lap timer [can still lose time by hitting hazards]
DDBB-D404 -
Minus blocks and bricks worth 0
C2BA-D7D40098CCAD -
Minus 2 second block worth 0
DDB7-0DA5019D3300 -
Minus 2 second block worth minus 1
FDB7-0DA5019D3310 -
Minus 2 second block worth minus 3
7DB7-0DA5019D3330 -
Minus 2 second block worth minus 4
0DB7-0DA5019D3340
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Minus 2 second block worth minus 5
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Minus 2 second block worth minus 6
1DB7-0DA5019D3360 -
Minus 2 second block worth minus 7
5DB7-0DA5019D3370 -
Minus 2 second block worth minus 8
6DB7-0DA5019D3380 -
Minus 2 second block worth minus 9
BDB7-0DA5019D3390 -
Minus 5 second block worth 0
DDB0-0F65019D4600 -
Minus 5 second block worth minus 1
FDB0-0F65019D4610 -
Minus 5 second block worth minus 2
4DB0-0F65019D4620 -
Minus 5 second block worth minus 3
7DB0-0F65019D4630 -
Minus 5 second block worth minus 4
0DB0-0F65 -
Minus 5 second block worth minus 6
1DB0-0F65 -
Minus 5 second block worth minus 7
5DB0-0F65 -
Minus 5 second block worth minus 8
6DB0-0F65 -
Minus 5 second block worth minus 9
BDB0-0F65 -
Minus 3 second brick worth 0
DDB9-0405019D5900 -
Minus 3 second brick worth minus 1
FDB9-0405019D5910 -
Minus 3 second brick worth minus 2
4DB9-0405019D5920 -
Minus 3 second brick worth minus 4
0DB9-0405019D5940
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was On the Ball released?
On the Ball was released in 1992 for the SNES.
Who developed On the Ball?
On the Ball was developed by Taito, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does On the Ball support?
On the Ball is a single-player Action game for the SNES.
What type of game is On the Ball?
On the Ball is a Action game for the SNES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play On the Ball for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — On the Ball runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play On the Ball in the browser?
No. On the Ball streams from a public archive into a browser-side SNES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in On the Ball?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original SNES cartridge supported.
Does On the Ball work on mobile devices?
Yes — the SNES emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play On the Ball this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of On the Ball. 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.
