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Tel Jan
Tel Jan is an arcade action game released in 1999 by Electro Design. Players control a character navigating through stages filled with enemies, using attack moves and dodging incoming threats to progress. The game follows a stage-based structure where each level presents waves of opponents and obstacles to overcome. Controls are handled through the standard arcade joystick and button layout, allowing players to move, attack, and execute special maneuvers. The action is fast-paced, requiring players to manage enemy encounters while advancing through the game's progression. Electro Design designed the game around direct combat encounters, keeping the focus on reflexes and positioning throughout each stage.
- Developer
- Electro Design
- Released
- 1999
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 (4.3K)
- Last updated
Tel Jan Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Tel Jan 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.
Tel Jan Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Tel Jan 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
"Tel Jan" Arcade longplay 1999
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tel Jan released?
Tel Jan was released in 1999 for the Arcade.
Who developed Tel Jan?
Tel Jan was developed by Electro Design, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Tel Jan?
Tel Jan is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Tel Jan for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Tel Jan runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Tel Jan in the browser?
No. Tel Jan streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Tel Jan?
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 Tel Jan 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 Tel Jan this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Tel Jan. 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.
