🎮 Play Riddle of the Sphinx Online (Atari 2600)

Name: Riddle of the Sphinx
Availability: InStock
Author: Imagic

🕹️ GAME CONTROLS

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`

💡 Tip: You can also connect any USB / Bluetooth Gamepad controller!

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🎮 VISUAL CONTROLLER MAPPING & GAMEPAD DIAGRAM Auto-Detect: Active

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`

Game info: 👁️ 195 plays

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Game title:	Riddle of the Sphinx
Platform:	Atari 2600
Author (released):	Imagic (1982)
Genre:	Action, Adventure, Shooter
Mode:	Single-player
Game size:	4 kB
Emulator Core:	ATARI2600
Game Manual:	📖 Official Manual (Built-in)
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License:	Freeware / Abandonware

Available online emulators for Riddle of the Sphinx:

Different online emulators are available for Riddle of the Sphinx. Select an emulator core below for optimal performance:

Emulator Core Engine	Technology	Multiplayer	Gamepad	Touch	Ads	Action / Switch
EmulatorJS (Default WebAssembly)	`WebAssembly / JS`	YES	YES	YES	NO	▶ ACTIVE
Atari 2600 (Recommended)	`WebAssembly / Libretro`	YES	YES	YES	NO	PLAY ⚡
Javatari / Stella JS Engine	`WebAssembly / Libretro`	YES	YES	YES	NO	PLAY ⚡

Game description:

Riddle of the Sphinx is a 1982 action-adventure from Imagic for the Atari 2600. Set in ancient Egypt, it blends exploration and combat across a desert landscape — one of the more genre-ambitious cartridges of its year on the platform. There are no saves and no map: just the joystick, the fire button, and a score tracking your progress.

How to play

Move with the joystick (arrow keys in the browser) and fire with the trigger (Spacebar for Player 1). Use SELECT (F11) to pick a game variation before you start; RESET (F12) begins a new game at any time.

Joystick controls:
	Player 1	Player 2
Joystick	↑↓←→	TGFH
Fire	Spacebar	A
RESET	F12	F12
SELECT	F11	F11
Pause	Alt+P	Alt+P
Colour / B&W: F2 \| Paddle / Joystick: Alt+L

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🎮 GAMEPLAY OBJECTIVES & HOW TO PLAY

Objective: Complete levels, defeat enemies, solve puzzles, and beat the final boss.
Starting Game: Click the emulator screen above or press Space / Enter to launch.
Saving Progress: Use the built-in emulator save state hotkeys or auto-save feature.
Full Screen: Press Alt + Enter or click the fullscreen icon on the toolbar.

💡 PRO TIPS & TROUBLESHOOTING

Lag / Stutter: Ensure hardware acceleration is enabled in your browser settings.
Audio Mute: Click inside the game screen to activate WebAudio sound synthesis.
Multiplayer: Connect two USB controllers or use WASD (P2) + Arrow Keys (P1).

Frequently asked questions about Riddle of the Sphinx

Who made Riddle of the Sphinx?

Riddle of the Sphinx was published by Imagic, released in 1982.

What kind of game is Riddle of the Sphinx?

Riddle of the Sphinx is a action, adventure, shooter game for the Atari 2600.

Can two people play Riddle of the Sphinx?

No. Riddle of the Sphinx is a single-player game, so it has no two-player mode.

How much data does Riddle of the Sphinx load?

The Riddle of the Sphinx ROM is 4 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.

Which emulators can run Riddle of the Sphinx?

Riddle of the Sphinx runs on Atari 2600 and Javatari / Stella JS Engine. You can switch between them from the emulator list further down this page if one performs better on your device.

Move / D-Pad:	`▲` `▼` `◄` `►`
Fire / Action (A):	`X` or `K`
Jump / Special (B):	`Z` or `J`
Start / Select:	`Enter` / `Shift`

Move / WASD:	`W` `S` `A` `D`
Fire / Action (A):	`B` or `I`
Jump / Special (B):	`V` or `U`
Start / Select:	`T` / `R`

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