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Solomon's Key
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Solomon's Key is an action puzzle game developed by Tecmo and released in 1986. Players control a wizard navigating through single-screen levels filled with enemies and obstacles. The core mechanic involves creating and destroying blocks to solve puzzles, defeat enemies, and reach the exit. Players use joystick controls to move, jump, and cast spells that generate temporary blocks. The game features multiple levels with increasing difficulty, requiring both quick reflexes and strategic block placement. Enemies patrol the screens while players must collect keys and power-ups to progress, blending action gameplay with puzzle-solving elements.
- Developer
- Tecmo
- Released
- 1986
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.2 / 5 (4.4K)
- Last updated
Solomon's Key Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Solomon's Key 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.
Solomon's Key Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Solomon's Key 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
"Solomon's Key" Arcade longplay 1986
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Solomon's Key released?
Solomon's Key was released in 1986 for the Arcade.
Who developed Solomon's Key?
Solomon's Key was developed by Tecmo, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Solomon's Key?
Solomon's Key is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Solomon's Key for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Solomon's Key runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Solomon's Key in the browser?
No. Solomon's Key streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Solomon's Key?
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 Solomon's Key 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 Solomon's Key this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Solomon's Key. 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.
