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Sindbad Mystery
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Sindbad Mystery is an action arcade game released by Sega in 1983. Players control Sindbad, navigating through stages filled with enemies and obstacles in a top-down or side-scrolling format. The game supports two-player simultaneous play, allowing cooperative action. Players must avoid and defeat enemies while collecting items and progressing through the game's level structure. Controls involve moving Sindbad and attacking threats that appear across each stage. The game draws loosely on the Arabian Nights theme of Sindbad the Sailor, giving it a distinctive visual identity compared to other arcade titles of the era. As a Sega production, it reflects the company's output during their busy early-1980s arcade period.
- Developer
- Sega
- Released
- 1983
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 (2.9K)
- Last updated
Sindbad Mystery Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Sindbad Mystery 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.
Sindbad Mystery Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Sindbad Mystery 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
"Sindbad Mystery" Arcade longplay 1983
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sindbad Mystery released?
Sindbad Mystery was released in 1983 for the Arcade.
Who developed Sindbad Mystery?
Sindbad Mystery was developed by Sega, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Sindbad Mystery support?
Sindbad Mystery supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Arcade.
What type of game is Sindbad Mystery?
Sindbad Mystery is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Sindbad Mystery for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Sindbad Mystery runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Sindbad Mystery in the browser?
No. Sindbad Mystery streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Sindbad Mystery?
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 Sindbad Mystery 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 Sindbad Mystery this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Sindbad Mystery. 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.
