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Time Scanner
时间扫描仪
Time Scanner is an action pinball game released by Sega in 1987 for arcades. Players control flippers to keep a ball in play across multiple themed tables, each designed with distinct layouts, ramps, bumpers, and targets. The objective is to rack up high scores by hitting specific targets, activating bonuses, and progressing through the table's various zones. The cabinet features a large upright screen displaying a vertically scrolling table that extends beyond a single screen view, giving the playfield considerable depth. Controls consist of left and right flipper buttons along a horizontal bar. Completing certain objectives on each table can unlock additional sections or trigger multiball modes. The game supports multiple table stages, each with its own visual theme and scoring mechanics.
- Developer
- Sega
- Released
- 1987
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.2 / 5 (2.4K)
- Last updated
Time Scanner Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Time Scanner 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.
Time Scanner Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Time Scanner 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
"Time Scanner" Arcade longplay 1987
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Time Scanner released?
Time Scanner was released in 1987 for the Arcade.
Who developed Time Scanner?
Time Scanner was developed by Sega, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Time Scanner?
Time Scanner is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Time Scanner for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Time Scanner runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Time Scanner in the browser?
No. Time Scanner streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Time Scanner?
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 Time Scanner 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 Time Scanner this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Time Scanner. 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.
