
Play Jinks Online
Jinks added a largely new concept to the Breakout type games, offering much freer paddle movement (both horizontally and vertically), a horizontally scrolling screen and the ability to flip the triangular paddle as needed.
The objective is to survive on the planet Jinks - an exploration mission on this resource-rich planet has gone wrong. As hazards, there are objects that can destroy the paddle or make it smaller. There is also the ability to shake the screen if the ball is in a looping position.
Available Versions
Jinks (Europe) (1988)(Atari 7800)
Jinks (USA) (1988)(Atari 7800)
- DeveloperDiamond Software
- PublisherDiamond Software
- Release Date1988-12-31
- GenresAction
- PlatformsAtari 7800
- Players20
Jinks Series
How to Play Jinks in Your Browser
1. Click Play
Simply click the "Play Now" button at the top of this page to start the game immediately.
2. Use Controls
Use your keyboard to control the game. Check the keyboard configuration section below for details.
3. Save Progress
Use the save feature to preserve your progress at any point in the game.
Pro Tip
For the best experience playing Jinks, use a desktop or laptop computer with a keyboard. Full-screen mode provides the most immersive gameplay.
Emulator Keyboard Configuration

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Last updated: 2025-04-25T23:13:10.144Z
This page is part of our effort to preserve classic video game history. Jinks © 1988 Diamond Software. This online emulation is provided for historical preservation and educational purposes only.
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