Can I play Ballista online for free?

Yes — you can play Ballista right here in your browser for free, with no installation and no plugins, on both desktop and mobile.

Can I download Ballista?

Yes, Ballista is available to download here — use the Download button on this page.

What platform does Ballista run on?

Ballista is a ZX Spectrum game from 1983.

Ballista was developed by Barry C. Thorne.

Is it legal to play Ballista online here?

You play it in your browser via an emulator. For how we handle abandonware and copyright, see our "Is it legal?" page.

How do I control Ballista?

The controls are in the Controls section on this page. The keyboard is usually all you need — arrow keys to move and Ctrl, Alt or Space for actions.

Can I play Ballista on mobile?

Yes — it runs right in your browser on phones and tablets too. Just tap Play, nothing to install.

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Ballista

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Arrows move · Z X A S buttons · Enter Start · Shift Select · or plug in a gamepad

L · QR · E

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Select · ShiftStart · Enter

SAXZ

Arrows = move (D-pad) · Z X A S = action buttons · Enter = Start · Shift = Select · Q/E = L/R. You can also plug in a real gamepad — the emulator menu lets you remap everything.

Open the player menu to save/load state, remap keys or plug in a gamepad.
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Emulator: EmulatorJS

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1983 · Arcade · Barry C. Thorne · ZX Spectrum

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About the game

Ballista is a 1983 game by Barry C. Thorne for ZX Spectrum. It comes from the British gaming scene, published by Magnetic Magazines Ltd. On OldGame.cz you can play it right in your browser, with no installation and no plugins.

Guides & FAQ

Can I play Ballista online for free?: Yes — you can play Ballista right here in your browser for free, with no installation and no plugins, on both desktop and mobile.
Can I download Ballista?: Yes, Ballista is available to download here — use the Download button on this page.
What platform does Ballista run on?: Ballista is a ZX Spectrum game from 1983.
When was Ballista released?: Ballista was released in 1983.
Who made Ballista?: Ballista was developed by Barry C. Thorne.
What genre is Ballista?: Ballista falls under: Arcade.
Is it legal to play Ballista online here?: You play it in your browser via an emulator. For how we handle abandonware and copyright, see our "Is it legal?" page.
How do I control Ballista?: The controls are in the Controls section on this page. The keyboard is usually all you need — arrow keys to move and Ctrl, Alt or Space for actions.
Can I play Ballista on mobile?: Yes — it runs right in your browser on phones and tablets too. Just tap Play, nothing to install.

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Ballista

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Platform: ZX Spectrum
Year: 1983
Developer: Barry C. Thorne
Publisher: Magnetic Magazines Ltd
Genre: Arcade
License: unknown

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Gaming platform: ZX Spectrum_□✕

About the platform 1982–1992

Sinclair's ZX Spectrum was a cheap British 8-bit computer that brought gaming into millions of homes. It is known for its distinctive colour-clash graphics and a huge games library.

Maker: Sinclair · Years: 1982–1992

Here on oldgame.cz you play it right in your browser via the EmulatorJS emulator — no install, no plugins, on desktop and mobile.

Recommended controls: These games are controlled with the keyboard (see the controls table next to the game). A USB joystick/gamepad can make some titles more comfortable, but is not required.

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