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3D Pinball: Space Cadet — Classic Windows Edition

The legendary Windows 95/XP table decompiled and running natively in WebAssembly

Powered by 3D Pinball C++ Engine (WASM) • 100% Client-Side
💡Game not loading or stuck? If an update causes a black screen or loop, try clearing your browser cache (Ctrl+F5 / Cmd+Shift+R) or check the troubleshooting guide below.
Troubleshooting FAQ ↓
PC1995

3D Pinball: Space Cadet — Classic Windows Edition

The legendary Windows 95/XP table decompiled and running natively in WebAssembly

2 PLAYERSPC
KEYS
Launch Ball (Plunger)Spacebar (Hold & Release)
Left FlipperZ / Left Arrow
Right Flipper/ (Slash) / Right Arrow
Bump Table (Left)X
Controls3D PC engine controls: keyboard and mouse / gamepad support.
Launch Ball (Plunger)
Spacebar (Hold & Release)A / Right Trigger
Left Flipper
Z / Left ArrowLeft Bumper (LB) / LT
Right Flipper
/ (Slash) / Right ArrowRight Bumper (RB) / RT
Bump Table (Left)
XLeft Stick Left
Bump Table (Right)
.Left Stick Right
Bump Table (Up)
Up ArrowLeft Stick Up
New Game
F2Start

Default input mappings. In-game settings and standard gamepads map automatically.

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1995 • Cinematronics / Maxis / Microsoft

About 3D Pinball: Space Cadet — Classic Windows Edition

Locked 60 FPSZero Install

Play 3D Pinball for Windows - Space Cadet directly in your browser. Decompiled from the original Windows C++ code and compiled to WebAssembly with 60 FPS physics, original sound effects, and zero installation.

Originally bundled with Microsoft Plus! for Windows 95 and later featured in Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, and Windows XP, 3D Pinball: Space Cadet is one of the most beloved computer games in history. Players take on the role of a space cadet completing missions from Target Practice and Science to Secret and Cosmic Plague to advance through nine military ranks up to Fleet Admiral. Re-engineered from clean C++ decompilations into native WebAssembly, this web edition brings back authentic 60 FPS ball physics, bumpers, hyperspace chutes, and nostalgia with instant load times.

Hardware Emulation & Engine Pipeline

Technical Architecture & Specifications

Original Platform
PC
Cinematronics / Maxis / Microsoft (1995)
Web Engine Architecture
3D Pinball C++ Engine (WASM)
Decompiled Microsoft 3D Pinball: Space Cadet C++ engine running via WebAssembly.
Raster & Display
Locked 60 FPS Hardware Render
Aspect: 4:3 CRT Standard • CRT Scanline Ready
Audio Pipeline
Web Audio 48kHz Stereo Synth
Cycle-accurate FM & ADPCM Sample Emulation
Input & Gamepad API
Keyboard, Mouse & Gamepad
Auto-detects Xbox, PS5, Switch & 8BitDo
Save State Persistence
100% Client-Side IndexedDB
Zero cloud tracking • One-click .sav export

❓Frequently Asked Questions

Troubleshooting & Guides

💡What should I do if the game fails to load, freezes, or shows a black screen?

If a game fails to start or gets stuck during loading, it is almost always caused by an outdated or corrupted local browser cache from an earlier release. Please perform a hard refresh (Ctrl+F5 on Windows/Linux or Cmd+Shift+R on Mac) or clear your browser's cached images and files in settings, then reload. Also ensure WebGL 2.0 and hardware acceleration are enabled in your browser settings.

Is this the authentic Microsoft Windows Space Cadet Pinball?

Yes! This port runs the reverse-engineered C++ engine of 3D Pinball for Windows compiled directly to WebAssembly with the original tables, sound samples, and physics algorithms.

Do I need to install anything to play Space Cadet Pinball?

No. The entire game, including graphics and audio, loads in seconds directly inside your browser tab.

How do I rank up in Space Cadet Pinball?

Hit the attack bumpers to light mission targets, then enter the Hyperspace chute to accept and complete missions. Success promotes you through ranks from Cadet all the way to Fleet Admiral.