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Rack + Roll
Rack + Roll is a 1986 arcade action game developed by Senko Industries under license from Shinkai Inc. Players control a character navigating stages filled with obstacles and enemies, working to clear each level within the game's structured progression. The action gameplay requires quick reflexes as players maneuver through increasingly challenging environments. Controls are handled through a joystick and buttons, allowing movement and attacks or interactions depending on the stage layout. Each level presents distinct arrangements of hazards, keeping the challenge varied across the game's progression. As an arcade title, Rack + Roll is designed around short play sessions with escalating difficulty to encourage repeated attempts and high score competition.
- Developer
- Senko Industries (Status license from Shinkai Inc.)
- Released
- 1986
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 (3.3K)
- Last updated
Rack + Roll Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Rack + Roll 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.
Rack + Roll Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Rack + Roll 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
"Rack + Roll" Arcade longplay 1986
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rack + Roll released?
Rack + Roll was released in 1986 for the Arcade.
Who developed Rack + Roll?
Rack + Roll was developed by Senko Industries (Status license from Shinkai Inc.), available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Rack + Roll?
Rack + Roll is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Rack + Roll for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Rack + Roll runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Rack + Roll in the browser?
No. Rack + Roll streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Rack + Roll?
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 Rack + Roll 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 Rack + Roll this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Rack + Roll. 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.
