Who made Mat Mania Challenge?

Mat Mania Challenge was published by Taito, released in 1986.

What kind of game is Mat Mania Challenge?

Mat Mania Challenge is a action, fighting, sport game for the Atari 7800.

Can two people play Mat Mania Challenge?

Yes. Mat Mania Challenge supports multiplayer (Multiplayer). Player 1 uses the arrow keys, player 2 uses WASD, and two USB or Bluetooth gamepads can be connected instead.

How much data does Mat Mania Challenge load?

The Mat Mania Challenge ROM is 42 kB. It is fetched once when you press play and then cached by your browser, so returning to the game does not download it again.

Mat Mania Challenge Game (1986) - Atari 7800

Name: Mat Mania Challenge
Availability: InStock
Author: Taito

Action / Button	Keyboard Key
D-Pad (Up / Down / Left / Right)	`Arrow Keys`
Button A	`Z` or `J`
Button B	`X` or `K`
Button X / Turbo A	`A` or `U`
Button Y / Turbo B	`S` or `I`
Select	`Shift`
Start	`Enter`

Gamepad Input	Retro Function	Keyboard Key
D-Pad / Analog	Character Movement / Steering	`▲` `▼` `◄` `►`
Button A (East)	Primary Action / Attack / Fire	`Z` / `K`
Button B (South)	Secondary / Jump / Cancel	`X` / `J`
Button X / Y	Special / Turbo / Extra Fire	`A` / `S`
Select	Insert Coin / Select Option	`Right Shift`
Start	Game Start / Pause Game	`Enter`

Gamepad Input

Retro Function

Keyboard Key

D-Pad / Analog

Character Movement / Steering

▲ ▼ ◄ ►

Button A (East)

Primary Action / Attack / Fire

Z / K

Button B (South)

Secondary / Jump / Cancel

X / J

Button X / Y

Special / Turbo / Extra Fire

A / S

Select

Insert Coin / Select Option

Right Shift

Start

Game Start / Pause Game

Enter

Emulator Core Engine	Technology	Multiplayer	Gamepad	Touch	Ads	Action / Switch
EmulatorJS (Default WebAssembly)	`WebAssembly / JS`	YES	YES	YES	NO	▶ ACTIVE
Atari 7800 (Recommended)	`WebAssembly / Libretro`	YES	YES	YES	NO	PLAY ⚡

Emulator Core Engine

Technology

Multiplayer

Gamepad

Touch

Ads

Action / Switch

EmulatorJS (Default WebAssembly)

WebAssembly / JS

YES

▶ ACTIVE

Atari 7800 (Recommended)

WebAssembly / Libretro

YES

PLAY ⚡

Step into the squared circle in Mat Mania Challenge, a classic pro wrestling sports game released by Taito in 1986 for the Atari 7800. As an arcade port brought to the home console, it pits you against a colorful roster of heavy-hitting opponents in a quest to claim the championship belt. With its blend of fighting mechanics and grappling action, you will need to master timing and positioning to take down your challengers.

How to play

The objective is to wear down your opponent with strikes and slams, then secure a three-count pinfall to win the match. Move your wrestler around the ring using the arrow keys. Use the X and Z keys to throw punches and kicks, or to execute powerful moves when locked in a grapple. Press Enter to pause the action, Shift to select, and A to reset the game.

Tips

Master the Lock-up: When you and your opponent grapple, success is all about timing. Wait for the exact moment you lock hands before pressing an attack button to perform a slam or suplex.
Use the Ropes: Bouncing your opponent off the ropes is crucial for setting up devastating high-impact attacks like clotheslines, but be careful not to miss and leave yourself open.