Backyard Hockey
Backyard Hockey remains one of the finest sports experiences on the Game Boy Advance. Its innovative design and addictive gameplay have earned it a permanent place in gaming history.
- Developer
- Mistic Software
- Released
- 2003
- Platform
- GBA
- Genre
- Sports
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 (1.6K)
- Last updated
Backyard Hockey Controls — GBA Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Backyard Hockey on our in-browser GBA emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Q | L | Left shoulder |
| W | R | Right shoulder |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Backyard Hockey Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Backyard Hockey on GBA before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Backyard Hockey" GBA longplay 2003
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Backyard Hockey released?
Backyard Hockey was released in 2003 for the GBA.
Who developed Backyard Hockey?
Backyard Hockey was developed by Mistic Software, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Backyard Hockey support?
Backyard Hockey supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the GBA.
What type of game is Backyard Hockey?
Backyard Hockey is a Sports game for the GBA, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Backyard Hockey for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Backyard Hockey runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Backyard Hockey in the browser?
No. Backyard Hockey streams from a public archive into a browser-side GBA emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Backyard Hockey?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original GBA cartridge supported.
Does Backyard Hockey work on mobile devices?
Yes — the GBA emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Backyard Hockey this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Backyard Hockey. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
