A classic, rebuilt
Open Cadet pairs the reverse-engineered SpaceCadetPinball engine with an original neon playfield and synthesized sounds. It recreates the familiar table’s behavior without distributing Microsoft’s PINBALL.DAT. The replacement artwork is intentionally different from the Windows original.
What you need
No original game files needed.
Controls & input
- Z — left flipper
- / — right flipper
- Space — launch the ball
- F2 — new game
Saving your progress
High scores and table settings are saved locally. A ball in progress is not a portable save state.
Browser data can be cleared by your browser or operating system. Export a backup from the player before clearing site data or moving devices. Private browsing may not retain saves.
Known limitations
- Browser integration is undergoing verification.
Source & assets
The engine and game data have separate licenses. A source release does not automatically make the original artwork, music, or levels freely redistributable.