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Triple Draw Poker
Triple Draw Poker is an arcade action game released in 1983 by Design Labs and Thomas Automatics. Rather than a standard card simulation, the game blends poker mechanics with arcade-style action gameplay. Players are dealt hands and must make decisions across three drawing rounds, aiming to build the strongest possible poker hand within the constraints of the arcade format. The cabinet uses joystick or button controls to select and discard cards. The game targets a broad arcade audience by combining familiar poker hand rankings with the fast-paced timing demands typical of early 1980s coin-op machines. Scoring is tied to hand strength, encouraging players to chase higher-value combinations. The structure is round-based, with each session offering three opportunities to improve a dealt hand before the final result is evaluated.
- Developer
- Design Labs / Thomas Automatics
- Released
- 1983
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 (4.6K)
- Last updated
Triple Draw Poker Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Triple Draw Poker 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.
Triple Draw Poker Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Triple Draw Poker 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
"Triple Draw Poker" Arcade longplay 1983
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Triple Draw Poker released?
Triple Draw Poker was released in 1983 for the Arcade.
Who developed Triple Draw Poker?
Triple Draw Poker was developed by Design Labs / Thomas Automatics, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is Triple Draw Poker?
Triple Draw Poker is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Triple Draw Poker for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Triple Draw Poker runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Triple Draw Poker in the browser?
No. Triple Draw Poker streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Triple Draw Poker?
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 Triple Draw Poker 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 Triple Draw Poker this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Triple Draw Poker. 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.
