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Pieces
A landmark action game for the SNES, Pieces combines tight controls with engaging gameplay. Its enduring appeal lies in the perfect balance of challenge and reward.
- Developer
- Hori Electric Co., Ltd.
- Released
- 1994
- Platform
- SNES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 5P
- Rating
- 4.2 / 5 (2.3K)
- Last updated
Pieces Controls — SNES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Pieces 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.
Pieces Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Pieces 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
"Pieces" SNES longplay 1994
Pieces Cheat Codes
3 community-curated cheats for Pieces. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Computer Loses!
7E17E800+7E17CA00+7E17AE00 -
Unlimited Time
7E2D5409+7E2D5609 -
Place Piece Anywhere To Auto Place
DD61-8D0D+DD61-8FAD
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pieces released?
Pieces was released in 1994 for the SNES.
Who developed Pieces?
Pieces was developed by Hori Electric Co., Ltd., available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Pieces support?
Pieces supports up to 5 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the SNES.
What type of game is Pieces?
Pieces is a Action game for the SNES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Pieces for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Pieces runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Pieces in the browser?
No. Pieces streams from a public archive into a browser-side SNES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Pieces?
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 Pieces 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 Pieces this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Pieces. 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.
